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Access Site MI

Half Moon Lake

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Bailey, MI
County: Muskegon County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.25967299, -85.81037857
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About This Access Site
Half Moon Lake's boat ramp in Bailey, Muskegon County provides convenient access to this 58-acre lake. The ramp is easily accessible from major roads and highways, making it a practical launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and small boaters in the area.

**Regulations & Restrictions:** Half Moon Lake has a 10-horsepower maximum limit for gasoline engines. Only electric motors and small gas engines are permitted; personal watercraft and jet skis are prohibited. These restrictions help maintain a quieter, more peaceful paddling environment suitable for kayaks and canoes.

The access site is part of a network of boating areas in the region, with nearby options on Bruin, South, North, Joslin, and Portage lakes if you're exploring multiple water bodies in Muskegon County.