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- Juno Lake Public Access (DNR)
- Boat launch
Hard-surfaced ramp, 16 parking places, 559 acre lake
Directions:
From Edwardsburg, follow US-12 East 4.5 miles.
Turn left, follow Christiana Lake Rd (North) 1.1 miles.
Turn right, follow Rodway St to end (3/10 mile).
Turn right, follow Channel Pkwy East(1/10 mile).
Turn left, follow Channel Park North to launch site (1/10 mile).
GPS[41.8066° N, 85.9858° W]
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- Baroda Township Park
- Located 9/10 mile East of Baroda on Lemon Creek Road on Hess Lake. The park offers a boat launch, playground, picnic area, and pavilion.
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- Benton Harbor Boating Access Site
- Riverview Dr.
Closed from 11pm to 4am
Hard surfaced ramp, 113 parking spaces
GPS[42.1040° N, 86.4650° W]
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- Benton Township River Park
- Boat launch, playground and picnic shelter
Hard-surfaced ramp, 111 parking spaces
Directions:
From I-94 Exit 28, follow M-139 North 1/10 mile.
Turn left (West), follow Ferguson Dr 2/10 mile.
Turn left (South), follow Somerlayton Dr 2/10 mile.
Turn right (East) follow Zollar Dr to park entrance.
GPS[42.0635° N, 86.4481° W]
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- Jean Klock Park
- Lake Michigan swimming, paved parking, boardwalk, volleyball courts, observation tower, pavilion, bathhouse, concession area, playground and picnic shelter
Directions:
From St Joseph, take M-63 north approx 1 mile.
Turn left, follow Klock Rd .2 miles.
Turn right, follow Jean Drive .2 miles to park entrance.
GPS[42.1256° N, 86.4706° W]
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- Rocky Gap County Park
- Swimming, picnicking and scenic view, three acres along 1100 feet of shoreline.
No restrooms or lifeguard on duty.
Directions:
From St Joseph, take M-63 north approx 2 miles.
Turn left, follow Rock Gap Rd to Park .5 miles.
GPS[42.1344° N, 86.4658° W]
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- Benton Harbor City Boat Launch
- Pipestone Creek southeast of Benton Harbor
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- Berrien Springs Dam and Fish Ladder
- Mechanic Street
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
One of the favorite fishing sites along the St. Joseph River. Recent major modifications to the dam include a fish ladder that allows salmon and steelhead to migrate upstream in the fall; return to Lake Michigan in the spring.
Directions:
From old US-31 in downtown Berrien Springs, take Mechanic St to Fish Ladder.
GPS [41.9441° N, 86.3277° W]
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- The Grove
- (Indian Fields) scenic overview on Lake Chapin.
- Lake Chapin
- Swimming and boating facilities.
- Oronoko Lakes Recreation Area
- Private lakes with boating facilities, picnicking, fishing, and swimming for a fee.
Directions:
I-94 Exit 16, Red Arrow Hwy north 1 mile, then east 7.5 miles on Lake St/Shawnee Rd, then south 1.3 miles on Burgoyne Rd, then east to Oronoko Lakes Campground.
GPS [41.9235° N, 86.4148° W]
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- Shamrock Park
- Old US-31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
269.473.5691
Located on the banks of the St Joe River, Shamrock Park offers camping, fishing and a boat launch. Open all year.
Directions:
I-94 Exit 28, follow Old US-31 southeast 11 miles, through Berrien Springs and across the St Joe River.
GPS [41.9502° N, 86.3324° W]
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- Lake Eleven Boating Access Site
- Public access west of Bloomingdale at Lake Eleven.
Gravel-surfaced ramp, 11 parking spaces, 53 acre lake
Directions:
From I-196 Exit 20, take Phoenix Rd / CR-388 East 12 miles.
Turn right (South) on 48-1/2 St for 1/2 mile to access site entrance.
GPS[42.3947° N, 86.0146° W]
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- Scott Lake Boating Access Site
- Public access southwest of Bloomingdale
Gravel-surfaced ramp, 7 parking spaces, 76 acre lake
Directions:
From Bloomingdale, take CR-665 South 3.5 miles.
Turn right (West) on 24th St, follow 2.3 miles to access site entrance.
GPS[42.3336° N, 86.0008° W]
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- Weko Beach Park & Campground
- 5237 Lake Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
269.465.3406 Fax: 269.465.4208
Contact: Tim Kading
Weko Beach features a modern beach house with concessions stand, camping, changing areas, restrooms, a cold outdoor shower, a boat launch directly into Lake Michigan and volleyball nets. There is also a beautiful boardwalk, two dune overlooks and the playing of 'Taps' at dusk on summer evenings. Leashed pets allowed only in campground.
We take reservations on cabins only, entrance fee required.
Directions:
Located off Exit 16 of I-94, then north on Red Arrow Highway and west on Lake Street in Bridgman.
GPS [41.9415° N, 86.5810° W]
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- Buchanan Boating Access Site
- Public access on St Joseph River below the dam
A hard-surfaced launch ramp, 16 parking spaces
Directions:
From US-31, Walton Rd Exit, take Walton Rd southwest 2 miles.
Turn right (North) on Mead Rd, follow north 2/10 mile.
Turn left on E River Rd, follow along St Joseph River to 1.5 miles to launch site entrance.
GPS[41.8572° N, 86.3571° W]
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- McCoy Creek Public Access
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- Ronnie's Pavilion and Beach
- Located on Clear Lake, Ronnie's Pavilion and Beach features swimming and boating.
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- Diamond Lake
- Boat launch
Hard surface ramp, 58 parking spaces, 1040 acre lake
GPS[41.8911° N, 85.9877° W]
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- Stone Lake
- Boat launch
Hard-surfaced ramp, 10 parking places, 156 acre lake
GPS[41.9022° N, 86.0125° W]
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- Paw Paw Lake - West (DNR)
- Boat launch
Directions:
I-94 Exit 39, take Friday Rd | Church St | Paw Paw St north 1.4 mi.
Bear right, follow Paw Paw Ave (West) toward Watervliet .4 miles.
Turn left (North) on Wil-O-Paw Dr follow .2 miles to Island Ct.
GPS[42.1964° N, 86.2928° W]
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- Covert Park Beach & Campground
- (269) 764-1421
Swimming, hiking, dunes and camping along Lake Michigan
Directions:
From I-196 Exit 13, take CR-378 West to campground (.9 mi)
GPS[42.2993° N, 86.3262° W]
- Brandywine Creek
- Public access
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- Eagle Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public boating access 4 miles north of Decatur
Gravel-surfaced ramp, 15 parking spaces, 196 acre lake
Directions:
From I-94 Exit 56, take M-51 South 2.4 miles.
Turn right (West) onto CR-358, follow 7/10 miles to access site entrance.
GPS[42.1675° N, 85.9787° W]
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- Lake of the Woods Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public boating access 4 miles north of Decatur
Hard-surfaced ramp, 15 parking spaces, 300 acre lake
Directions:
From Decatur, take M-51 west 1.7 miles.
Turn right (North) onto 47 1/2 St, follow 1 mile to access site entrance.
GPS[42.1135° N, 86.0049° W]
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- Indian Lake
- Gravel-surfaced boat launch.
Directions:
From Dowagiac, take M-62 West 5 miles.
Turn right, follow Indian Lake Rd North 1.5 miles.
Turn left, follow School St West 3.4 miles.
Turn left, follow Maple Ave to launch site
GPS[42.0047° N, 86.2105° W]
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- Lake LaGrange
- between Dowagiac and Cassopolis off M-62.
- James Heddon Park at Mill Pond
- Set on 3.5 acres, Heddon Park is a popular and scenic location for relaxation, fishing and picnicking. Heddon Park also features a hard-surfaced boat launch.
Directions:
Located off M-62, east of Dowagiac.
GPS[41.9842° N, 86.0897° W]
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- Twin Lakes Access Site
- Gravel-surfaced boat launch ramp
Directions:
From Dowagiac, take M-62 Southeast 7/10 mile.
Turn left, follow Culby St North 1/2 mile.
Bear right, follow Marcellus Hwy Northeast 3.7 miles.
Turn Left, follow Glenwood Rd North 2 miles.
Turn left, follow Morton St 8/10 mile.
Turn left, follow Lakeshore Dr 2/10 mile to Meade St entrance.
GPS[41.8093° N, 86.7142° W]
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- Galien River Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access on Galien River
Hard-surfaced ramp, 10 parking spaces
Directions:
From I-94 Exit 4, take US-12 West 7/10 mile.
Turn right, follow Red Arrow Hwy for 7/10 mile to access site entrance.
GPS[41.8093° N, 86.7142° W]
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- School Section Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Boat launch
Hard-surfaced ramp, 15 parking spaces, 80 acre lake
Directions:
From Bangor, take M-43 East 8 miles.
Turn right, follow CR-665 South for 9/10 mile to access site entrance.
GPS[42.2918° N, 85.9511° W]
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- Brandywine Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access west of Bloomingdale at Lake Eleven.
Hard-surfaced ramp, 8 parking spaces, 72 acre lake
Directions:
From Gobles, take CR-388 East 8/10 mile.
Turn right, follow 32nd St South for 1 mile to access site entrance.
GPS[42.3478° N, 85.8576° W]
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- Clear Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access west of Bloomingdale at Lake Eleven.
Gravel-surfaced ramp, 10 parking spaces, 69 acre lake
Directions:
From Gobles, take M-40 North 3.3 miles.
Turn right, follow CR-390 East for 1.75 miles.
Turn left, follow CR-653 North 6/10 mile.
Turn right, follow CR-653 East 1/2 mile.
Continue and bear right as road becomes 2nd Ave, follow 2/10 mile to launch site. GPS[42.4125° N, 85.8163° W]
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- Fish Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access southeast of Bloomingdale at Fish Lake.
Gravel-surfaced ramp, 9 parking spaces, 34 acre lake
Directions:
From Gobles, take CR-388 East 3.8 miles.
Turn right, follow CR-653 South 2.5 miles to launch site.
GPS[42.3254° N, 85.8061° W]
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- Wolf Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access southeast of Bloomingdale at Wolf Lake.
Hard-surfaced ramp, 6 parking spaces, 25 acre lake
Directions:
From Gobles, take M-40 South 4 miles.
Turn left, follow M-43 East 4.6 miles to launch site entrance.
GPS[42.2981° N, 85.7890° W]
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- Saddle Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Public access southeast of Bloomingdale at Wolf Lake.
Hard-surfaced ramp, 15 parking spaces, 282 acre lake
Directions:
From Grand Junction, take CR-215 South 2.2 miles.
Turn left, follow CR-384 East 1.4 miles to launch site entrance.
GPS[42.3773° N, 86.0493° W]
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- Hagar Park
- (269) 849-0455
Swimming beach on Lake Michigan, paved parking lot, walkway to beach.
Picnic tables and children's slides, portable restrooms
Directions:
From I-196 Exit 7, take Hagar Shore Rd West to end (.2 mi)
Turn left (South) onto M-63 (1.5 mi)
GPS[42.2108° N, 86.3886° W]
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- Roadside Park
- (269) 849-0455
Swimming beach on Lake Michigan
Picnic tables, restrooms
Directions:
From I-196 Exit 7, take Hagar Shore Rd West to end (.2 mi)
Turn right (North) onto M-63/Blue Star Hwy St (.5 mi)
GPS[42.2374° N, 86.3668° W]
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- Rush Lake Boating Access Site
- (269) 637-2788
· Hard-surfaced boat launch, 120 acre lake, 7 parking spaces
Directions:
From I-94 Exit 41, take M-140 North (5.2 mi)
Turn right (East) onto 48th St (2.8 mi)
GPS[42.2383° N, 86.2086° W]
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- Van Auken Lake Access Site
- (269) 637-2788
Hard-surfaced boat launch, 252 acre lake, 18 parking spaces
Directions:
From I-94 Exit 48, take CR-687 North (5.1 mi)
Turn left (West) onto CR-376 (.5 mi)
Turn left (South) onto 65th St. (.5 mi)
GPS[42.2578° N, 86.1769° W]
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- Allen Lake
- Public access
- Corey Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Hard-surfaced boat launch, 598 acre lake, 9 parking spaces
Directions:
From Jones, take M-60 / CR-160 East 2 miles.
Turn left, follow Corey Lake Rd North 1.7 miles to access site entrance.
GPS[41.9296° N, 85.7607° W]
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- Driskels Lake Boating Access Site (DNR)
- Gravel-surfaced boat launch, 38 acre lake, 10 parking spaces
Directions:
Located off M-60, 1 block West of Main St in Jones
GPS[41.9048° N, 85.8002° W]
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- Fox Lake
- Hand-carry boat launch (suitable for car-top boats and canoes only), 35 acre lake, 3 parking spaces
Directions:
Located in the Crane Pond State Game Area
From Jones, take M-60 North 1/2 mile.
GPS[41.9161° N, 85.7915° W]
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- Harwood Lake
- Gravel-surfaced launch ramp, 117 acre lake, 15 parking spaces
Directions:
From Jones, take M-60 / CR-160 East 2 miles.
Turn left, follow Corey Lake Rd North 1.5 miles to access site entrance.
GPS[41.9286° N, 85.7613° W]
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- Long Lake
- Hard-surfaced launch ramp, 208 acre lake, 10 parking spaces
Directions:
From Jones, take M-60 / CR-160 East 2 miles.
Turn left, follow Corey Lake Rd North 3.4 miles to access site entrance.
GPS[41.9541° N, 85.7623° W] - MapLink DNR Info Link
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- Keeler Lake
- Swimming and boating.
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