42.1605735, -85.7432364

Paw Paw Lake Boat Ramp

Fee not yet verified Reported open Public access Updated Sep 7, 2026
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Paw Paw Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Paw Paw Lake in Kalamazoo County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Mattawan, about 4.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Kalamazoo, approximately 12.1 miles away. The site lies within the East Branch Paw Paw River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant purchase dated 11/9/1954 for $1,750

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Paw Paw Lake

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

Nearby boat ramps in Kalamazoo County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Kalamazoo 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.

Paw Paw Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Paw Paw 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 September 7, 2026. The page content itself was last updated on September 7, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Nearby places
Mattawan (4.0 mi)
Lawton (5.3 mi)
Schoolcraft (6.3 mi)
Coordinates
42.1605735, -85.7432364 Gaia
Waterbody
Paw Paw 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

57°F Fog/Mist

Wind S 7 mph

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:54 AM

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Last checked against source
September 7, 2026
Page content updated
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
August 25, 2026