Betsie River

Betsie River

Betsie River in Benzie & Manistee County Betsie River Meandering throughout Benzie & Manistee County   Betsie River has a steady, swift current to keep you moving. It is a very crooked river with many overhanging trees. There is one designated portage...
Little Manistee River

Little Manistee River

Rivers and Paddling in Manistee County Little Manistee River Meandering throughout the Manistee National Forest   The Little Manistee is a diverse river depending where you put in. The farther up river you go the more  challenging; for a gentle float with little...
Pine River

Pine River

Rivers and Paddling in Manistee County Pine River Meandering throughout the Manistee National Forest   Quick, tight and loaded with white water, the Pine River is Manistee County’s fastest flowing river and is not for the novice paddler. If you are an...
Big Manistee River

Big Manistee River

Rivers and Paddling in Manistee County Big Manistee River Meandering throughout the Manistee National Forest   This river is wide and smooth flowing. Some parts have tighter navigation and fast switchbacks which may take you a little off guard, but this is a...
Explore the Shores

Explore the Shores

Explore the Shores Sites in Manistee County Education and Access to our Waterways Explore the Shores is a network of sites designed to provide barrier-free accessibility, educational opportunities and a connection to recreation and fishing in Manistee County, where...