Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:25 PM)
- Water level
- 3.48 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 54 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Tin Can
| Location | Garfield Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.554928, -85.126316 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kalkaska County |
Tin Can is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Garfield Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.55493, -85.12632. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Tin Can is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Garfield 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 type: Carry-In, trailer parking: 5 spaces, managed by: DNR-FRD. 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 Garfield Township • public launch in Kalkaska County • fishing access on Manistee River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-FRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tin Can
Is Tin Can free to use?
Yes, Tin Can is a public boat launch with free access in Garfield Township, Michigan.
What water does Tin Can access?
Tin Can provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Garfield Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Tin Can?
Tin Can is located at coordinates 44.554928, -85.126316 in Garfield 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
The area surrounding Tin Can includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.