Ransom Lake Boat Launch
About
Ransom Lake Boat Launch is a boat access point on Ransom Lake in Michigan, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The nearest town is Grant, about 6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable season for getting on the water. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 57°F, and September still reaches about 75°F during the day. Several other outdoor spots lie within a short drive. The Rogue River, a canoeing route, is about 5 miles off. The Arrowhead and Arboretum hikes are each about 7 miles away, and Twinwood Recreation Area offers camping roughly 9 miles from the launch.
Launch Details
Managed by
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Location
Grant
Michigan
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–83°F and lows of 38–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kent City 2 Sw, MI weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan32° high14° low
- Feb35° high14° low
- Mar45° high22° low
- Apr57° high32° low
- May69° high44° low
- Jun79° high53° low
- Jul83° high57° low
- Aug81° high56° low
- Sep75° high48° low
- Oct62° high38° low
- Nov47° high28° low
- Dec36° high21° low
Nearby
- Rogue RiverCanoeing5.4 mi
- ArrowheadHiking6.8 mi
- ArboretumHiking7 mi
- Deer HollowHiking7.1 mi
- Spring CreekHiking7.2 mi
- Nature's HabitatHiking7.2 mi
- Twinwood Recreation AreaCamping8.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
