Manistee River
The Manistee River, from Tippy Dam to the M-55 Bridge, is a designated National Recreation River. There are several river access sites, day use areas and campgrounds located along this section of river. During the summer the river is popular with canoers and kayakers, while during the fall salmon season, sites such as Suicide Bend and Sawdust Hole are popular with anglers.
The section north of Tippy Dam, up to Hodenpyl Dam Pond, is bordered on either side by the Manistee River Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail. This area is also within the Manistee River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, a 7,900 acre area of the Forest.
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General Information
January 1 - December 31
No watercraft permit is required on this river.
The following rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use -
- Sawdust Hole
- High Bridge
- Blacksmith Bayou
- Udell Rollways
- Bear Creek
- Rainbow Bend
- Seaton Creek Campground
Camping -
- Seaton Creek Campground
Manistee:
- Manistee Paddlesport Adventures
Irons
- Enchanted Acres
Wellston
- Pine Creek Livery
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Parking
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Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
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