You'll find Rainbow Bend on Manistee River in Manistee. It's a public boat ramp. Green Bay is the nearest big city, about 94 miles away. Closest alternative: Bear Creek River Access in Manistee (1.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Manistee, MI |
| Water | Manistee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Parking | parking on site |
State agency for boat ramps around Manistee: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Rainbow Bend is in Manistee, Michigan. We have no street address for Rainbow Bend, only its exact position on the map.
Rainbow Bend is on Manistee River.
Our data does not say whether Rainbow Bend charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Rainbow Bend. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Bear Creek River Access in Manistee, about 1.7 miles away.
Bear Creek River Access in Manistee (1.7 miles), Onekama Village Park Boat Ramp in Manistee (5.6 miles) and High Bridge Access Site in Manistee (6.8 miles).
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