You'll find Long Lake Boat Launch in Colon. It's a public boat ramp. From South Bend it's roughly 49 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Palmer Lake Boat Launch in Colon, about 2.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Colon, MI |
| Water | Long Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Colon: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Long Lake Boat Launch is in Colon, Michigan. There is no street address for Long Lake Boat Launch in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Long Lake, in Colon.
Fees for Long Lake Boat Launch are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Long Lake Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Union City in Union City, about 15 miles away.
Palmer Lake Boat Launch in Colon (2.3 miles), Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch in Colon (3.3 miles) and Sand Lake County Park Boat Ramp in Centreville (5.6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby