K.P. Lake Boat Launch

Electric motors and paddles only — no gas engines allowed. It keeps the lake quiet, but also means you're sharing with kayakers and canoes on summer weekends more than you'd expect for a lake this small.

Six trailer spots fill fast, and there's basically no overflow. If you're heading out on a Saturday morning, get there early or have a backup plan. A couple trucks parked poorly and you're done.

Used to be solid for smallmouth bass and bluegill, but the bite has slowed noticeably in recent years. The lake gets steady pressure year-round with easy access and no motor restrictions keeping people away.

The lake sits near Camp Grayling, so during summer drills you'll hear artillery practice echoing across the water. Doesn't affect the fishing, but it'll catch you off guard the first time. Kind of surreal casting a line while that's going on.

Even though Hartwick Pines State Park administers it, there's no fee to launch here. Single lane, simple gravel approach — fine for small boats and car-toppers, but don't try muscling anything big down there.