Butterfield's Landing, a public boat ramp on Little Wolf Lake, is located in Napoleon. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. From Ann Arbor it's roughly 26 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Center Lake Boat Launch in Michigan Center (4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Napoleon, MI |
| Water | Little Wolf Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Official public water access in Michigan, including Butterfield's Landing: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Butterfield's Landing is in Napoleon, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Butterfield's Landing.
Little Wolf Lake, in Napoleon.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Butterfield's Landing. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Dexter in Dexter, about 20 miles away.
Center Lake Boat Launch in Michigan Center (4 miles), Grass Lake Boat Launch in Grass Lake (4.5 miles) and Mill Pond Boat Launch in Michigan Center (5.4 miles).
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