1st Street Boat Launch, a public boat ramp on Manistee River, is located in Manistee. A fee is charged, so bring cash or a card for the pay station. It's about 85 miles from Green Bay, WI, as the crow flies. If it's full, Canfield Lake Boat Launch in Manistee is 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manistee, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Before driving to 1st Street Boat Launch, check closures with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Manistee River has 4 more public launches besides 1st Street Boat Launch. Manistee River overview
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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1st Street Boat Launch is in Manistee, Michigan. We only have the map location of 1st Street Boat Launch from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Manistee River, in Manistee.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Kayaks are usually fine at 1st Street Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Bear Creek River Access in Manistee, about 12 miles away.
Canfield Lake Boat Launch in Manistee (2.6 miles), Stronach Township Park Boat Launch in Manistee (3.8 miles) and Rainbow Bend in Manistee (10 miles).
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