Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Manistee River, is located in Manistee. It's inside Tippy Dam State Recreation Area. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Grand Rapids is the nearest big city, about 91 miles away. If it's full, Lower Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in Manistee is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Manistee, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Park | Tippy Dam State Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Manistee: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is in Manistee, Michigan. There is no street address for Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Manistee River.
We don't have fee information for Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes, Upper Tippy Dam Boat Ramp is listed as suitable for kayaks and canoes too. Launch from the side so trailers can use the lane.
Lower Tippy Dam Boat Ramp in Manistee (under 1 mile), Government Landing in Manistee (2.6 miles) and Low Bridge Canoe Landing in Manistee (3.5 miles).
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