Woodard Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Ionia. The launch sits in Woodard Lake Public Access. It's about 32 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Long Lake Boat Launch in Belding (4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ionia, MI |
| Water | Woodard Lake |
| Park | Woodard Lake Public Access |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Ionia: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Woodard Lake Boat Launch is in Ionia, Michigan. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Woodard Lake Boat Launch itself.
Woodard Lake, in Ionia.
We have no fee details for Woodard Lake Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Humany Dam Impoundment Boating Access Site in Belding, about 5.9 miles away.
Long Lake Boat Launch in Belding (4 miles), Grass Lake Boat Launch in Belding (4.4 miles) and Humany Dam Impoundment Boating Access Site in Belding (5.9 miles).
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