41.8578411, -85.8957934

Chain Lake Boat Ramp

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Chain Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Chain Lake in Cass County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Vandalia, about 4.2 miles away. The closest larger city is Elkhart, approximately 12.8 miles away. The site lies within the Diamond Lake-Christiana Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant purchase dated 7/29/1960 for $3,000 (parcel 156445)

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 Chain Lake

Chain Lake Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Chain Lake . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Cass County

We currently track 30 public boat ramps in Cass 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 - 2 trailer spaces 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.

Chain Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Chain Lake.

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
Cass County, Michigan
Nearby places
Vandalia (4.2 mi)
Cassopolis (7.0 mi)
Simonton Lake (8.2 mi)
Coordinates
41.8578411, -85.8957934 Gaia
Waterbody
Chain Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
2 trailer
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 269-673-4747

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

74°F Clear

Wind 7 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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