You'll find Palmer Lake Boat Launch in Colon. It's a public boat ramp. https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mrbis/BASDetail.aspx?basid=A-75-008. South Bend is the nearest big city, about 52 miles away. If it's full, Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch in Colon is 1.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Colon, MI |
| Water | Palmer Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Colon: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Palmer Lake Boat Launch is in Colon, Michigan. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Palmer Lake Boat Launch.
Palmer Lake Boat Launch is on Palmer Lake.
The map data has no fee details for Palmer Lake Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Palmer Lake Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Union City in Union City, about 13 miles away.
Sturgeon Lake Boat Launch in Colon (1.8 miles), Long Lake Boat Launch in Colon (2.3 miles) and Matteson Lake Boat Launch in Bronson (5.7 miles).
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