Francis Motz County Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Searles Lake in Saint Johns, MI. From Lansing it's roughly 22 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Maple Road Boating Access Site in Fowler, about 6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Saint Johns, MI |
| Water | Searles Lake |
| Park | Francis Motz County Park |
| Surface | fine gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Michigan access sites: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Details: 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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Francis Motz County Park Boat Ramp is in Saint Johns, Michigan. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Francis Motz County Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Searles Lake.
Our data does not say whether Francis Motz County Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Francis Motz County Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Luneack Park Kayak Launch in Alma, about 23 miles away.
Maple Road Boating Access Site in Fowler (6 miles), Muskrat Lake Boat Launch in DeWitt (9.7 miles) and Sleepy Hollow State Park Boat Ramp in Ovid (12 miles).
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