Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:08 PM)
- Water level
- 3.37 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Manistee River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Manistee River Boat Ramp
| Location | Springfield Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.527343, -85.275516 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Manistee River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Springfield Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.52734, -85.27552. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Manistee River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet, trailer parking: 20 spaces. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Springfield Township • public launch in Kalkaska County • fishing access on Manistee River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manistee River Boat Ramp
Is Manistee River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Manistee River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Springfield Township, Michigan.
What water does Manistee River Boat Ramp access?
Manistee River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Springfield Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Manistee River Boat Ramp?
Manistee River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.527343, -85.275516 in Springfield Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.