Boat Ramps on Manistee River
Manistee River is a boating destination with 31 boat ramps across 15 cities. The highest-rated launch is Dutch John Boat Launch in Garfield Township, scoring 4.8/5 (18 Google reviews). 28 of the 31 ramps (90%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Manistee River has 31 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Michigan, 28 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Dutch John Boat Launch in Garfield Township (4.8/5, 18 reviews). Launches are spread across 15 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Manistee River
Updated 54 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
All Boat Ramps on Manistee River
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- 2.Chippewa Landing★ 4.7Liberty Township, Michiganpublic
- 3.Manistee Boat Ramp★ 4.6Manistee, Michiganpublic
- Dickson township, Michiganpublic
- Dickson Township, Michiganpublic
- Dickson Township, Michigan
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Bear Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Manistee, Michigan
- Norman Township, Michiganpublic
- Norman Township, Michigan
- Bear Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Frederic Township, Michiganpublic
- Frederic Township, Michiganpublic
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Bear Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Manistee Township, Michiganpublic
- Liberty Township, Michiganpublic
- Liberty Township, Michiganpublic
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Springfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Garfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Oliver township, Michiganpublic
- Dickson Township, Michiganpublic
- Greenwood Township, Michiganpublic
- Bear Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Bloomfield Township, Michiganpublic
- Hanover Township, Michiganpublic
- Bear Lake Township, Michiganpublic
- Oliver Township, Michiganpublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch John Boat Launch | Garfield Township | Michigan | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | Chippewa Landing | Liberty Township | Michigan | 4.7/5 |
| 3 | Manistee Boat Ramp | Manistee | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 4 | High Bridge Boat Launch | Dickson township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 5 | Manistee River River Access/Launch | Dickson Township | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 6 | High Bridge Access Site | Dickson Township | Michigan | — |
| 7 | Smithville Landing | Garfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 8 | Yellow Trees Landing | Bear Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 9 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Manistee | Michigan | — |
| 10 | Low Bridge Canoe Landing | Norman Township | Michigan | — |
| 11 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Norman Township | Michigan | — |
| 12 | Hole in the Fence | Bear Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 13 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Frederic Township | Michigan | — |
| 14 | M-72 | Frederic Township | Michigan | — |
| 15 | Sharon Bridge | Garfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 16 | Burnt Cabin | Bear Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 17 | Bridge Street | Manistee Township | Michigan | — |
| 18 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Liberty Township | Michigan | — |
| 19 | US-131 Roadside Park | Liberty Township | Michigan | — |
| 20 | Tin Can | Garfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 21 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Garfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 22 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Springfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 23 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Garfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 24 | 4 Mile Bend | Oliver township | Michigan | — |
| 25 | Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp | Dickson Township | Michigan | — |
| 26 | Manistee River Boat Ramp | Greenwood Township | Michigan | — |
| 27 | Yellow Tree Landing Access | Bear Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 28 | Lucas Road Boat Launch | Bloomfield Township | Michigan | — |
| 29 | Harvey River | Hanover Township | Michigan | — |
| 30 | Manistee River | Bear Lake Township | Michigan | — |
| 31 | CCC Bridge SFCG | Oliver Township | Michigan | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Manistee River?+
There are 31 boat ramps catalogued on Manistee River, including launches near Garfield Township, Liberty Township, Manistee.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Manistee River?+
Dutch John Boat Launch in Garfield Township is the highest-rated launch on Manistee River, scoring 4.8/5 based on 18 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Manistee River?+
Yes — 28 of the 31 launches on Manistee River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.