Rainbow Bend Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:19 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rainbow Bend Boat Launch
| Location | Brown Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bear Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (57 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.292091, -86.148816 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manistee County |
Rainbow Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bear Creek in Brown Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.29209, -86.14882. Rated 4.6/5 based on 57 Google reviews.
Rainbow Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Bear Creek in Brown Township, Manistee 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. This page shows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Bend Boat Launch
Is Rainbow Bend Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Rainbow Bend Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Brown Township, Michigan.
How is Rainbow Bend Boat Launch rated?
Rainbow Bend Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 57 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Rainbow Bend Boat Launch access?
Rainbow Bend Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Bear Creek in Brown Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Rainbow Bend Boat Launch?
Rainbow Bend Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.292091, -86.148816 in Brown 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 6.8 mi of Rainbow Bend Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.