42.6178829, -85.1984213

Charlton Park Boat Ramp

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Charlton Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Thornapple Lake in Barry County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Hastings, about 5.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Battle Creek, approximately 20.8 miles away. The site lies within the Thornapple Lake-Thornapple River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: 8am-7:30pm posted hours; Old cast aluminum Waterways grant sign present

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 22, 2026.

Boat ramps on Thornapple Lake

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Thornapple Lake , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Barry County

We currently track 34 public boat ramps in Barry County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

Yes - 16 trailer spaces and 1 vehicle-only space are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Charlton Park Boat Ramp provides access to Thornapple Lake, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Barry County, Michigan
Nearby places
Hastings (5.1 mi)
Nashville (5.5 mi)
Dowling (7.2 mi)
Coordinates
42.6178829, -85.1984213 Gaia
Waterbody
Thornapple Lake
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
2
Parking
16 trailer, 1 vehicle-only
Piers
1
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 269-945-2454

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

70°F Partly Cloudy

Wind 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM

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