15Public launches
12Paved ramps
2Lakes with launches
489Parking spaces listed

Public boat launches in Manistee County

Manistee County has 15 public boat launches in our directory, built from Michigan DNR boating access data. Ramp surfaces listed: 12 paved, 2 gravel, 1 carry-in only. Of the 12 with fee information, 1 list no fee and 11 list a fee. 14 list trailer lane counts. Water body types where known: 11 inland lake, 4 river or stream, 0 Great Lakes.

Lakes with a listed launch: Bear Lake (2), Betsie River.

More for Manistee County: Manistee County fishing, Manistee County lakes.

Bear Lake

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake
20 parking spots, 2 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible restrooms

Hopkins Park

Paved ramp Inland lake
8 parking spots, 1 trailer lane
Modern restrooms, Boating pier, AIS signage

County Line Bridge

Carry-in only River / stream
1 parking spot · Open at all times

Arcadia Township

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake Great Lakes access
19 parking spots, 2 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Boating pier

Arthur Street

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake Great Lakes access
22 parking spots, 2 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Modern restrooms, Boating pier, Fishing pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms

Bridge Street

Paved ramp River / stream
1 trailer lane
AIS signage

Canfield Lake

Gravel ramp Fee required Inland lake
5 parking spots, 1 trailer lane · 04:00-23:00

Eastlake Penny Park

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake
25 parking spots, 4 trailer lanes
Modern restrooms, Boating pier, Fish cleaning station, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible restrooms

First Street

Paved ramp Fee required River / stream Great Lakes access
282 parking spots, 16 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Modern restrooms, Boating pier, Fish cleaning station, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms

Glovers Lake

Gravel ramp Fee required Inland lake
6 parking spots, 1 trailer lane · Open at all times
Vault toilet, AIS signage

Onekama Village Park

Paved ramp No fee Inland lake
2 trailer lanes
Boating pier, Fishing pier, AIS signage, Accessible pier

Portage Lake

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake Great Lakes access
27 parking spots, 2 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Carry-down launch, Accessible parking, Accessible restrooms

Stronach

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake
29 parking spots, 2 trailer lanes · Open at all times
Vault toilet, Boating pier, Fishing pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier, Accessible restrooms

Tippy Dam State Recreation Area Lower

Paved ramp Fee required River / stream
43 parking spots, 1 trailer lane · Open at all times
Vault toilet, Fish cleaning station, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible restrooms

Tippy Dam State Recreation Area Upper

Paved ramp Fee required Inland lake
2 parking spots, 1 trailer lane · Open at all times
Boating pier, AIS signage

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Questions about Manistee County boat launches

Our directory lists 15 public boat launches in Manistee County, based on Michigan DNR boating access data.
Launches are listed on Bear Lake, Betsie River, and other waters.
Of the 12 Manistee County launches with fee information, 1 list no fee and 11 list a fee. Fees can change, so check each listing and posted signs.
12 of the 15 launches are listed with a paved ramp. Open any launch in the list for its ramp type, parking and amenities.
14 launches in the county list trailer lane counts. Launches with more lanes usually handle busy days better.