Access Site
MI
Horseshoe Lake
City: Waters, MI
County: Crawford County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.85349764, -84.70501910
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
South Branch Au Sable River near Luzerne, MI
12.8 mi away
Au Sable River near Red Oak, MI
14.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Horseshoe Lake's primary boat ramp is located on the north shore within the park in Waters, Crawford County, Michigan. This concrete ramp provides straightforward access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to launch onto the lake.
**Lake Character & Regulations:** Horseshoe Lake is a multi-use water body with a 50 HP motor limit, making it ideal for paddlers and those seeking a quieter boating experience. The lake supports a diverse fishery including common sport fish as well as carp, buffalo, drum, gar, and bowfin. Shore angler access is available at multiple locations around the lake perimeter, so you may encounter fishing activity while paddling.
**What to Expect:** As a inland lake access point, this ramp serves as a good base for day trips and recreational paddling. The north shore location provides convenient parking and launch facilities typical of Michigan DNR boating access sites. Paddlers should be aware of motorboat traffic due to the 50 HP allowance and plan accordingly for wind and weather conditions common to inland Michigan lakes.
**Lake Character & Regulations:** Horseshoe Lake is a multi-use water body with a 50 HP motor limit, making it ideal for paddlers and those seeking a quieter boating experience. The lake supports a diverse fishery including common sport fish as well as carp, buffalo, drum, gar, and bowfin. Shore angler access is available at multiple locations around the lake perimeter, so you may encounter fishing activity while paddling.
**What to Expect:** As a inland lake access point, this ramp serves as a good base for day trips and recreational paddling. The north shore location provides convenient parking and launch facilities typical of Michigan DNR boating access sites. Paddlers should be aware of motorboat traffic due to the 50 HP allowance and plan accordingly for wind and weather conditions common to inland Michigan lakes.