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Lower River Road Boat Ramp

Betsie River · Frankfort, Benzie County

Lower River Road is a trailer boat ramp on Betsie River in Frankfort, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 6 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by Email: DNR-PRD-OrchardBeach@Michigan.gov.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fees
Annual pass: $15 (Michigan Recreation Passport, Michigan vehicles, bought with plate renewal. Out-of-state vehicles $42 a year or $12 a day)
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
4 AM to 11 PM
Nearest town
27 mi from Manistee

Managed by Email: DNR-PRD-OrchardBeach@Michigan.gov

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Fish in Betsie River

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Chinook Salmon47 lb 14 oz2021Lake Michigan
Rainbow Trout26 lb 8 oz1975Lake Michigan
Largemouth Bass11 lb 15 oz1934Big Pine Island Lake
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Rock Bass3 lb 10 oz1965Holloway Reservoir
Bluegill2 lb 12 oz1983Vaughn Lake
Green Sunfish1 lb 8 oz1990Kirkwood Lake

From official Michigan record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Michigan

Michigan boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Michigan agency pages.

All 9 ramps on Betsie River · All ramps in Benzie County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and OpenStreetMap.