Black Lake Public Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Benton Heights, MI. It's inside Black Lake Public Access. From South Bend it's roughly 26 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Round Lake Boat Launch in Watervliet (4.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Benton Heights, MI |
| Water | Black Lake |
| Park | Black Lake Public Access |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Benton Heights: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Black Lake Public Boat Launch is in Benton Heights, Michigan. There is no street address for Black Lake Public Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Black Lake Public Boat Launch is on Black Lake.
We have no fee details for Black Lake Public Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Black Lake Public Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Coloma Water Access in Coloma, about 9.1 miles away.
Round Lake Boat Launch in Watervliet (4.2 miles), Dewey Lake Boat Launch in Dowagiac (5.5 miles) and Magician Lake Boat Launch in Dowagiac (6 miles).
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