Shorter Lake

Shorter Lake is a public boat ramp on Crystal Lake near Frankfort, Michigan.

Aerial view of the sandy shore and the track down to the lake, September 2022 Photo: USDA Farm Service Agency, NAIP · Public domain · via USGS The National Map

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 1999) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 20, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type: Boat ramp
Coordinates: 44.63678, -86.14692

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

Depth contours in feet from Michigan DNR. Not for navigation.

Conditions

Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service

On Crystal Lake

Lake in Michigan. All launches on Crystal Lake.

Community

Where people who use Crystal Lake talk about it.

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Nearby launches

Crystal Lake Boat Launch · 1.0 mi · Crystal Lake
Lower River Road · 1.6 mi · Betsie River
River Road · 1.8 mi · Betsie River
Grace Road · 2.7 mi · Betsie River
US 31 · 3.5 mi · Betsie River
Frankfort Municipal Ramp · 4.1 mi · Betsie Lake

Sources

Michigan DNR Boat Launches (DNR inventory layer) record A-10-005 · Public record of the State of Michigan; no restrictions on use stated

Why it is listed as public: listed by Michigan DNR Boat Launches (DNR inventory layer). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.