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Mead Creek State Forest Campground Boat Ramp

Manistique River · Manistique, Schoolcraft County

Mead Creek State Forest Campground is a trailer boat ramp on Manistique River in Manistique, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 5 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by Indian Lake State Park.

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
5 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
60 mi from Escanaba

Managed by Indian Lake State Park · Website

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Fish in Manistique River

Also recorded:

Michigan state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Lake Trout61 lb 8 oz1997Lake Superior
Northern Pike39 lb1961Dodge Lake
Rainbow Trout26 lb 8 oz1975Lake Michigan
Walleye17 lb 3 oz1951Pine River
Smallmouth Bass10 lb2016Indian River
Pink Salmon8 lb 9 oz1987Carp River
Brown Bullhead3 lb 12 oz2014Alcona Dam Pond
Yellow Perch3 lb 12 oz1947Lake Independence
Rock Bass3 lb 10 oz1965Holloway Reservoir
Bluegill2 lb 12 oz1983Vaughn 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 4 ramps on Manistique River · All ramps in Schoolcraft 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.