Bates Township Park Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Sunset Lake in Iron River, MI. Closest alternative: Emily Lake Boat Launch in Iron River (4.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Iron River, MI |
| Water | Sunset Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: 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
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bates Township Park Boat Launch is in Iron River, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Bates Township Park Boat Launch.
Bates Township Park Boat Launch is on Sunset Lake.
We have no fee details for Bates Township Park Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Bates Township Park Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through.
Emily Lake Boat Launch in Iron River (4.5 miles), Long Lake Boat Launch in Crystal Falls (6.5 miles) and Fire Lake Boat Launch in Crystal Falls (7 miles).
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