Bear Creek River Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Manistee. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Closest alternative: Rainbow Bend in Manistee (1.7 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Manistee, MI |
| Water | Bear Creek River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch 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.
Launch checklistNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Bear Creek River Access is in Manistee, Michigan. We have no street address for Bear Creek River Access, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to Bear Creek River.
Fees for Bear Creek River Access are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Rainbow Bend in Manistee (1.7 miles), High Bridge Access Site in Manistee (5.1 miles) and Onekama Village Park Boat Ramp in Manistee (6.7 miles).
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