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Bear Creek River Access Site
The Bear Creek River Access Site is a concrete boat ramp located in Manistee County, Michigan. It is approximately 40 feet wide and provides access to the Bear Creek River, which flows into Lake Michigan. The ramp is suitable for small to medium-sized watercraft such as fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks. The latest information available from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirms that the site is open year-round and has ample parking for vehicles and boat trailers. It also provides amenities such as picnic tables and a vault toilet for visitors. The Bear Creek River Access Site is a popular destination for anglers seeking to catch salmon, steelhead, and trout in the river and lake.
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Campground Restrictions
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
STREAMFLOW LEVELS
| Streamgauge | Streamflow |
|---|---|
|
Dowagiac River At Sumnerville
USGS 04101800 |
308 cfs |
|
Galien River Near Sawyer
USGS 04096015 |
65 cfs |
|
Elkhart River At Goshen
USGS 04100500 |
847 cfs |
|
St. Joseph River At Elkhart
USGS 04101000 |
4,340 cfs |
|
St. Joseph River At Niles
USGS 04101500 |
5,080 cfs |
|
Prairie River Near Nottawa
USGS 04097540 |
118 cfs |
|
St. Joseph River At Mottville
USGS 04099000 |
2,300 cfs |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Point | 94 | 717 ft | |||
| D. H. Day - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | 85 | 599 ft | |||
| Blue Lake County Park | 25 | 670 ft |
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Nearby Boat Launches
Points of Interest
| Location |
|---|
| Caberfae Scenic Overlook |
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