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Davis Lake

Kasson · Almira, Michigan — Leelanau County.

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32Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 129225360).

Location & fast facts

Where Davis Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Davis Lake.

Fast facts

About Davis Lake

  • Counties: Leelanau, Benzie
  • Shore towns: Kasson, Almira
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 220 mi from Detroit and 126 mi from Grand Rapids and 143 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 27 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Davis Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Davis Lake boating access site (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Davis Lake boating access site
    Boat launch · Kasson

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 129225360), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Davis Lake

We found 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Davis Lake, 4 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.7774, -85.8625). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Davis Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Davis Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Davis Lake boating access siteKassonMichigan DNRBoat launch · Yes ramp——Boating44.7756, -85.8604

    Michigan DNR boating access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Davis Lake

    How big is Davis Lake?

    Davis Lake covers about 32 acres in Kasson and Almira, Michigan (Leelanau County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Davis Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Davis Lake?

    Yes. We list 27 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Davis Lake?

    Davis Lake touches Kasson and Almira in Leelanau County and Benzie County, Michigan.

    Share a tip or fishing report

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