You'll find Lucas Road Boat Launch on Manistee River in Manton. It's a public boat ramp. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. Closest alternative: Rainbow Jim Bridge Boat Ramp in Manton (2.3 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Manton, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Manton: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Lucas Road Boat Launch is one of 9 public launches on Manistee River. All launches on Manistee River
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Lucas Road Boat Launch is in Manton, Michigan. Open the map link to see where Lucas Road Boat Launch sits on the shore.
Lucas Road Boat Launch is on Manistee River.
No fee information yet for Lucas Road Boat Launch, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes. Paddlers use Lucas Road Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Rainbow Jim Bridge Boat Ramp in Manton (2.3 miles), US-131 Roadside Park Boat Ramp in Manton (4.8 miles) and Smithville Boat Ramp in Manton (6.6 miles).
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