Forked Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Marcellus. A carry-down launching area. Site does not have an improved ramp and is siutable for car-top boats and canoes only. It has parking available within 150 feet of the launching area; the site is signed. If it's full, Belas Lake Boat Launch in Marcellus is 1.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Marcellus, MI |
| Water | Forked Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: 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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Forked Lake Boat Launch is in Marcellus, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Forked Lake Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Forked Lake Boat Launch is on Forked Lake.
We have no fee details for Forked Lake Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Paddlers can usually use Forked Lake Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hermance Park Kayak Launch in Bristol, about 14 miles away.
Belas Lake Boat Launch in Marcellus (1.7 miles), Driskels Lake Boat Launch in Constantine (2.9 miles) and Donnell Lake Boat Launch in Cassopolis (2.9 miles).
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