43.8239848, -85.9698136

Kater Court Boat Ramp

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Kater Court Boat Ramp is a public launch on Big Star Lake in Lake County, Michigan , with 2 launch lanes.

The nearest community is Baldwin, about 7.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 61.4 miles away. The site lies within the Danaher Creek-Pere Marquette River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant purchase dated 2/28/1953 for $6,000

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 26, 2026.

Boat ramps on Big Star Lake

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

Nearby boat ramps in Lake County

We currently track 36 public boat ramps in Lake 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 - 50 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.

Kater Court Boat Ramp provides access to Big Star 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
Lake County, Michigan
Nearby places
Baldwin (7.9 mi)
Walkerville (10.8 mi)
Custer (15.3 mi)
Coordinates
43.8239848, -85.9698136 Gaia
Waterbody
Big Star Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
2
Parking
50 trailer
Piers
1
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-745-9465

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

70°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind NNW 8 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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