Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:08 PM
- Water level
- 2.88 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Thornapple Lake
Updated 42 min agoSource: USGS station 04117500 — THORNAPPLE RIVER NEAR HASTINGS, MI · 2.5 mi from Thornapple Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Thornapple Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Castleton Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Thornapple Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.625722, -85.179159 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Barry County |
Thornapple Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Thornapple Lake in Castleton Township, Michigan at coordinates 42.62572, -85.17916. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Thornapple Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Thornapple Lake in Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Castleton Township • public launch in Barry County • fishing access on Thornapple Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 16 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thornapple Lake Boat Launch
Is Thornapple Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Thornapple Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Castleton Township, Michigan.
What water does Thornapple Lake Boat Launch access?
Thornapple Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Thornapple Lake in Castleton Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Thornapple Lake Boat Launch?
Thornapple Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.625722, -85.179159 in Castleton Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.7 mi of Thornapple Lake Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.