Red Bridge River Access
The name comes from an old wooden and steel bridge, painted red, that was located at the site. Now there is a modern cement structure. This site provides access to the Manistee River Trail. There is designated parking for vehicles with boat trailers at Red Bridge. There is also parking available at Upper River Road Trailhead for hikers.
Reservations
Visit Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777 for reservation information.
General Information
April 1 - November 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
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. Rules specific to the Huron-Manistee National Forest are available 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; R904-18-02
- Occupancy and Use on the Manistee River Trail, Foot Bridge Over the Manistee River and the Connector Trail to the North Country Trail; R904-14-10
Information about when a Special Use Permit is required can be found on the Permits page.
No fees are required for this site
Canoe Rentals -
- Manistee
- Manistee Paddlesport Adventures
- Irons
- Enchanted Acres
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.28388889
Longitude: -85.86166667
Parking
25 vehicle capacity - with trailers
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream
Recreation Groups
The Manistee River 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. Th