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Tippy Dam State Recreation Area Upper Boat Ramp

Tippy Dam Pond - Manistee River · Baldwin, Manistee County

Tippy Dam State Recreation Area Upper is a trailer boat ramp on Tippy Dam Pond - Manistee River in Baldwin, Michigan, with a fee or pass required, 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Orchard Beach 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
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
19 mi from Manistee

Managed by Orchard Beach State Park

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