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Palmsbook.sp Boat Launch

Michigan

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Palmsbook.sp Boat Launch is a boat launch in the Manistique Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, about 7 miles from the town of Manistique. Summer is the most comfortable time to get on the water. Typical July and August highs reach the low 70s with lows in the mid-50s, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Manistique. Winters are cold, with January highs around 25°F. The closest outing is the Big Spring-Baldy Lake Snomo hike, about 2.6 miles away. The Indian River Canoe Route lies about 6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Bear Lake Camping Area and Bear Lake Campsite are both about 7.5 miles away.

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Manistique

Michigan

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–74°F and lows of 49–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Manistique Wwtp, MI weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan25° high10° low
  2. Feb27° high11° low
  3. Mar35° high19° low
  4. Apr45° high30° low
  5. May57° high41° low
  6. Jun67° high51° low
  7. Jul73° high57° low
  8. Aug74° high56° low
  9. Sep66° high49° low
  10. Oct53° high39° low
  11. Nov41° high28° low
  12. Dec31° high18° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Manistique, Michigan · 6.7 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Hiawatha National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Palmsbook.sp Boat Launch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Palmsbook.sp Boat Launch, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Palmsbook.sp Boat Launch

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    25° / 10°

  2. Feb

    27° / 11°

  3. Mar

    35° / 19°

  4. Apr

    45° / 30°

  5. May

    57° / 41°

  6. Jun

    67° / 51°

  7. Jul

    73° / 57°

  8. Aug

    74° / 56°

  9. Sep

    66° / 49°

  10. Oct

    53° / 39°

  11. Nov

    41° / 28°

  12. Dec

    31° / 18°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manistique Wwtp, MI, 7 mi away at 600 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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