44.5974514, -85.0277317

3 Mile Bend Boat Ramp

Fee not yet verified Reported open Public access

3 Mile Bend Boat Ramp is a public access point in Kalkaska County, Michigan, providing access to Manistee River.

Good to know: Federal LWCF grant for 3/11/1980 acquisition (parcel 48518)

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . Last checked against the source on July 8, 2026.

Boat ramps on Manistee River

We track 9 public boat ramps on Manistee River, including this one. If you're planning to spend your time on a different stretch of the water, one of the launch points below may put you closer to where you're actually headed than 3 Mile Bend Boat Ramp does — they're listed here in order of distance from this ramp.

Other boat ramps in Kalkaska County

Kalkaska County tracks 23 public boat ramps in total, spread across several different rivers, creeks and lakes — not just Manistee River. Each one below shows which waterbody it's on, so you can tell at a glance whether it actually connects to the same water as 3 Mile Bend Boat Ramp or leads somewhere completely different.

Quick facts

County
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Coordinates
44.5974514, -85.0277317
Waterbody
Manistee River
Access type
Public
Hours
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Parking
5 trailer, 5 vehicle-only
Restroom
No Toilet
Contact
231-922-5270
Last verified
July 8, 2026
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