United States Department of AgricultureForest Service
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Rainbow Bend Access Site
High Bridge Access Site
Bear Creek Access Site
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Contact Information
Website: www.fs.usda.gov/hmnf
Email: [email protected]
Toll Free: 1-800-821-6263
Manistee Ranger StationPhone: 231-723-2211
TTY: 711
Supervisor’s OfficePhone: 231-775-2421
TTY: 711
Zero Tolerance
A National Scenic RiverThe Manistee River below Tippy Dam to the M-55 Bridge was designated as a National Recreational River in 1996. The extensive riparian areas and mature forest communities along the river corridor are among the most extensive, and least disturbed, remnants of red-shouldered hawk habitat in Michigan. Remember to observe wildlife from a distance.
Paddeling and Boating - The river is wide and characterized by sandy banks and with a slow current.
Fishing - The river is popular for many types of fishing, especially salmon and steelhead. Consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fishing Guide or MI-DNR website: www.michigan.gov/dnr for complete information.
Camping - There are designated campgrounds at several of the river access sites along the river. No camping within 1/4 mile of the river corridor.
If you camp, remember to dispose of human waste properly by putting disposal areas 200 feet from water, camps and trails. And always make sure your campfire is cold to the touch before leaving it!
Disc Golf - Visitors can also while away an afternoon at the Udell Rollways Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole course.
River Information
SiteHours
Tippy Dam to High Bridge2High Bridge to Blacksmith Bayou.5
Blacksmith Bayou to Bear Creek3.5Bear Creek to Rainbow Bend.75
Float Times
Suicide Bend/Sawdust Hole◊Travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 6 miles.◊Turn right and travel east on Coates Hwy. for 3.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel south on Dilling Rd. for:
◊Sawdust Hole: 2 miles; ◊Suicide Bend: 2.5 miles.
High Bridge◊Travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 3 miles.◊Turn left and travel west to parking lot.
Blacksmith Bayou ◊Travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 2 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on Chicago Ave. for 1 mile.◊Turn right and travel north on Forest Road 5555 for .5 miles.
Bear Creek ◊Travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 3.5 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on River Rd. for 5.5 miles.
Rainbow Bend ◊Travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 3.5 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on River Rd. for 5.5 miles.
Tunk Hole◊Turn left and travel north on Tippy Dam Rd. for 2 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on Old House Rd. for 1.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel north on FR 8799.
Udell Rollways ◊Turn left and travel north on Horseshoe Bend Rd. for 2 miles.
Fees and PermitsRecreation fees are required at most day-use sites and campgrounds. Check bulletin boards for fees and information.
Udell Rollways
River Access SitesFrom Manistee
Sawdust Hole
Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles to High Bridge Road and turn left.
ManisteeNational
Recreation River
Travel east on M-55 for 18 miles to Tippy Dam Road.
Travel east on M-55 for 11.5 miles.
No fireworks.No illegal drugs.
Campfires at designated campsites only.Be respectful of private property.
“Pack it in, pack it out.” Respect wildlife and other river users.
Adhere to the legal drinking age..
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Steinberg R
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Claybank R
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Voelm Rd
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Wildwood Rd
Lowery Rd
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Glen Oak Rd
Tower Line Rd
Bentoski R
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Siuda Rd
Yager Rd
Jacobson Rd
Polen R
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Archer Rd
Dom
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Fife
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Fisk Rd
Kettner Rd
Olson R
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Harris R
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Bialik Rd
Leckrone Rd
Horseshoe Bend Rd
Skidmore Rd
Linwood Rd
Frost Rd
Water St
Brew
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Hindm
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Ferran Rd
Gunn Rd
Rose Rd
Orchard Landing
Foster Rd
Swihart Rd
Carlson R
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Kemmer Rd
McNeil Rd
Adam
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Staff Rd
Keith Rd
Indian Village Rd
Tippy Dam Rd
Virgil Johnson Rd
Matheson Rd
Michigan Ave
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Brew
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River Rd
Farnsworth Rd
Hart Rd
Seaman R
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Franklin Rd
Bialik Rd
Milarch Rd
Upper R
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Steinberg R
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Stronach R
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Becker R
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Stoney Ridge Rd
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Baker Rd
Leckrone Rd
Swihart Rd
Maple Rd
Schneider Rd
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Clements Rd
Guenthardt Rd
Udell Hills Rd
Flarity Rd
Dilling Rd
Old House Rd
Schoedel Rd
Stronach Rd
Steinberg Rd
Bar Lake Rd
MI-110
Collins Rd
Claybank Rd
Cherry Rd
Chicago Ave
Huff Rd
Dontz Rd
Hill Rd
Merkey Rd
Kettle Hole Rd
Pomeroy Rd
Voelm Rd
6TH St
Marilla Rd
Dickson Rd
Knott Rd
Tompke Rd
Wildwood Rd
Lowery Rd
Eastlake Rd
Graf Rd
Griffith Rd
Piney Rd
Glen Oak Rd
Tower Line Rd
Bentoski Rd
Siuda Rd
Yager Rd
Jacobson Rd
Polen Rd
Archer Rd
Domres Rd
Fife
Springs Rd
Fisk Rd
Kettner Rd
Olson Rd
Harris Rd
Bialik Rd
Leckrone Rd
Horseshoe Bend Rd
Skidmore Rd
Linwood Rd
Frost Rd
Water St
Brewer Rd
Hindman Rd
Ferran Rd
Gunn Rd
Rose Rd
Orchard Landing
Foster Rd
Swihart Rd
Carlson Rd
Kemmer Rd
McNeil Rd
Adamczak Rd
Scenic Dr
Sanocki Rd
Staff Rd
Keith Rd
Indian Village Rd
Tippy Dam Rd
Virgil Johnson Rd
Matheson Rd
Michigan Ave
Meadow Ln
Becker Rd
Jebavy Rd
Brewer Rd
River Rd
Farnsworth Rd
Hart Rd
Seaman Rd
Seaman Rd
Franklin Rd
Bialik Rd
Milarch Rd
Upper River Rd
Steinberg Rd
Cedar Creek Rd
Stronach Rd
Hart Rd
Becker Rd
Stoney Ridge Rd
Steinberg Rd
River Rd
Peterson Rd
Baker Rd
Leckrone Rd
Swihart Rd
Maple Rd
Schneider Rd
Coates Hwy
Bar Lake
Peters Bayou
Canfield Lake
Dickson Lake
Claybank Lake
Star Lake
Browns Bayou
Winnogene, Lake
Sylvan Pond
Pine Creek
Chief Creek
Claybank Creek
Sickle Creek
Sylvan Creek Boswell Creek
Anderson Bayou
Borski Bayou
Jenkins Bayou
Sergant Bayou
Bear Creek
Claybank Creek
Sickle Creek
Chief Creek
Pine Creek
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Be aware of your surroundings and of river conditions:
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