42.0696528, -86.1705798

Hemlock Island Boat Ramp

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

The nearest community is Dowagiac, about 6.7 miles away. The closest larger city is South Bend, approximately 27.0 miles away. The site lies within the Silver Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

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 Magician Lake

Hemlock Island Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Magician 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 - 10 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.

Hemlock Island Boat Ramp provides access to Magician 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
Dowagiac (6.7 mi)
Eau Claire (8.8 mi)
Watervliet (9.3 mi)
Coordinates
42.0696528, -86.1705798 Gaia
Waterbody
Magician Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
10 trailer
Piers
1
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 269-673-4747

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

73°F Partly Cloudy

Wind WNW 7 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM

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