42.1275824, -85.7916518

Bankson Lake Boat Ramp

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Bankson Lake Boat Ramp is a public launch on Bankson Lake in Van Buren County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Lawton, about 3.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Kalamazoo, approximately 15.4 miles away. The site lies within the Four County Drain-Rocky River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: As of October 2024 ramp under water but site still open; Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant purchase dated 2/14/1961 for $2,000 (parcel 2034092)

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

Boat ramps on Bankson Lake

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

Nearby boat ramps in Van Buren County

We currently track 33 public boat ramps in Van Buren 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.

Bankson Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Bankson 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.

Quick facts

County
Van Buren County, Michigan
Nearby places
Lawton (3.9 mi)
Mattawan (5.7 mi)
Marcellus (7.1 mi)
Coordinates
42.1275824, -85.7916518 Gaia
Waterbody
Bankson Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
10 trailer
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 269-673-4747

Current weather

55°F Fog/Mist

Wind S 7 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Official ramp page Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info

Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
August 30, 2026