42.6176527, -85.0545768

Mason Road Boat Ramp

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Mason Road Boat Ramp is a public launch on Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan . We currently track 5 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Vermontville, about 1.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Battle Creek, approximately 21.7 miles away.

Good to know: Subject to floods every spring; Poor conditions for parking and launching; Very low use; Was under lease until March 2020 with Eaton Conservation District, but lease was not renewed

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 24, 2026.

Boat ramps on Thornapple River

We currently track 5 public boat ramps on Thornapple River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Eaton County

We currently track 16 public boat ramps in Eaton 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 vehicle-only 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.

Mason Road Boat Ramp provides access to Thornapple River, one of 5 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites 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
Eaton County, Michigan
Nearby places
Vermontville (1.7 mi)
Nashville (2.2 mi)
Woodland (8.5 mi)
Coordinates
42.6176527, -85.0545768 Gaia
Waterbody
Thornapple River
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Parking
2 vehicle-only
Restroom
No Toilet
Contact
+1 616-527-3750

Current weather

70°F Partly Cloudy

Wind 6 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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