44.5407118, -85.1416626

Dutch John Road Boat Ramp

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Dutch John Road Boat Ramp is a public launch on Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is South Boardman, about 9.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 112.1 miles away. The site lies within the Maple Creek-Manistee River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Good to know: Federal Dingell Johnson acquisition grant dated 1958 for $7,500 (parcel 49165)

Sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 25, 2026.

Boat ramps on Manistee River

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Manistee River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Kalkaska County

We currently track 34 public boat ramps in Kalkaska County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

Yes - 12 trailer spaces and 30 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Dutch John Road Boat Ramp provides access to Manistee River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan Department of Natural Resources records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Nearby places
South Boardman (9.7 mi)
Fife Lake (10.6 mi)
Kalkaska (13.5 mi)
Coordinates
44.5407118, -85.1416626 Gaia
Waterbody
Manistee River
Access type
Public
Hours
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Parking
12 trailer, 30 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-922-5270

Current weather

68°F Cloudy

Wind NW 13 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:33 PM

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