Historic Charlton Park Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Thornapple Lake in Nashville, MI. From Lansing it's roughly 34 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Thornapple Lake Boat Launch in Nashville is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Nashville, MI |
| Water | Thornapple Lake |
| Park | Historic Charlton Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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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Historic Charlton Park Boat Ramp is in Nashville, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Historic Charlton Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Thornapple Lake, in Nashville.
The map data has no fee details for Historic Charlton Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McDonald Lake Canoe Launch in Middleville, about 15 miles away.
Thornapple Lake Boat Launch in Nashville (1 mile), Leach Lake Public Boat Launch in Hastings (6.4 miles) and Middle Lake Boat Launch in Hastings (6.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby