Peterson Bridge North Day Use and Boat Launch Area
Peterson Bridge is the last take-out before Low Bridge. This large landing area sits just before a sharp bend in the river that will take paddlers underneath the M-37 Bridge. A pond area at the site is home to many species of wildflowers and turtles. The picnic shelter was built in the early 1930's by Civilian Conservation Corps. This site was reconstructed in 2010 and has had many updates and improvements.
General Information
Locaton - Pine National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Peterson Bridge South Campground
County - Wexford
May 15 - November 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Watercraft Permit -
- Required Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These 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
- Pine National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-12
Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.
Day Use (per vehicle):
$5.00/day; $15.00/seven day.
Canoe Rentals -
- Baldwin
- Bosman's Canoe Rental
- Irons
- Shomler Canoe and Kayak
- Wellston
- Carl's Canoe Livery
- Pine River Paddlesport Center
- Horina's Canoe and Kayak
- Sportsman's Port
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
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.20416667
Longitude: -85.79611111
Directions
From Manistee -
- Travel east on M-55 for 26 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on M-37 for 1.5 miles.
- The entrance is on the left, before the bridge.
Parking
70 vehicle capacity - with trailers
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
