US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Manistee River, is located in Manton. It's inside Manistee River Roadside Park. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Lucas Road Boat Launch in Manton (4.8 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Manton, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Park | Manistee River Roadside Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Manistee River has 8 more public launches besides US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on Manistee River
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp is in Manton, Michigan. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Manistee River.
The map data has no fee details for US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Yes. Paddlers use US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Lucas Road Boat Launch in Manton (4.8 miles), Old 131 Canoe Pull Out in Kingsley (6.1 miles) and Baxter Bridge Boat Ramp in Kingsley (6.1 miles).
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