The Manistee River between Tippy Dam and the M-55 Bridge was designated as a National Recreational River in 1996. The river is wide and characterized by steep banks and sharp bends, with a swift current and mostly slow, wide bends. The river corridor supports a wide variety of recreational activities throughout the year, including hiking on the North Country National Scenic Trail and Manistee River Trail. In the fall, hunters come from all over to take advantage of the abundant white-tailed…
Manistee National Recreation River is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Manistee National Recreation River's exact location and directions.
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