42.1880509, -86.1045310

Shafer Lake Boat Ramp

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

The nearest community is Hartford, about 3.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Kalamazoo, approximately 27.4 miles away. The site lies within the Hog Creek-Paw Paw River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant dated 9/28/1953 for $2,000

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

Boat ramps on Shafer Lake

Shafer Lake Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Shafer 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 - 8 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.

Shafer Lake Boat Ramp provides access to Shafer 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
Hartford (3.4 mi)
Lawrence (3.5 mi)
Watervliet (8.0 mi)
Coordinates
42.1880509, -86.1045310 Gaia
Waterbody
Shafer Lake
Access type
Public
Hours
Open at all times
Launch lanes
1
Parking
8 trailer
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 269-673-4747

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

59°F Clear

Wind S 3 mph

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:47 AM

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Data freshness

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