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Crystal Lake South Boat Ramp

Crystal Lake South Boat Ramp offers a hard-surface launch facility with 50 parking spaces, managed by Michigan DNR on the south shore of Crystal Lake near Benzonia.

The site features a paved two-lane road accessing the lakeshore, a floating dock for boat tie-up, and restroom facilities, making it a well-developed access point for the 10,000-acre lake.

Note that Crystal Lake is frequently subject to heavy winds due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, which can create challenging conditions for boaters.


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