Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:18 PM
- Water level
- 3.63 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 26 min agoSource: USGS station 04126970 — BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI · 11.6 mi from Manistee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (65% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp
| Location | Dickson Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manistee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.260531, -85.938663 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manistee County |
Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Manistee River in Dickson Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.26053, -85.93866. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Manistee River in Dickson 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. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. 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 Dickson Township • public launch in Manistee County • fishing access on Manistee River • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp
Is Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Dickson Township, Michigan.
What water does Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp access?
Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Manistee River in Dickson Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp?
Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.260531, -85.938663 in Dickson 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 3.9 mi of Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.