Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Lawton. The drive from South Bend covers roughly 39 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Huzzy Lake Public Boat Launch in Lawton is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lawton, MI |
| Water | Bankson Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Lawton: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Read more: 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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Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch is in Lawton, Michigan. We only have the map location of Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch is on Bankson Lake.
We don't have fee information for Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Bankson Lake Public Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Village of Lawrence Canoe Launch in Hartford, about 15 miles away.
Huzzy Lake Public Boat Launch in Lawton (1 mile), Paw Paw Lake Boat Launch in Lawton (3.4 miles) and Cedar Lake Boat Launch in Marcellus (3.7 miles).
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