44.5273408, -85.2755025

Rainbow Jim Bridge Boat Ramp

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Rainbow Jim Bridge Boat Ramp is a public launch on Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Fife Lake, about 5.0 miles away. The closest larger city is Grand Rapids, approximately 109.8 miles away.

Good to know: Federal LWCF grant for acquisition dated 3/11/1980 (parcel 49599)

Sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

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 - 20 trailer spaces and 20 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.

Rainbow Jim Bridge Boat Ramp provides access to Manistee River, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Michigan DNR Boating Access Sites records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on September 7, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Kalkaska County, Michigan
Nearby places
Fife Lake (5.0 mi)
South Boardman (7.9 mi)
Manton (10.1 mi)
Coordinates
44.5273408, -85.2755025 Gaia
Waterbody
Manistee River
Access type
Public
Hours
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Launch lanes
1
Parking
20 trailer, 20 vehicle-only
Restroom
Vault Toilet
Contact
+1 231-922-5270

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible

Current weather

57°F Clear

Wind WSW 5 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 6:53 AM

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Data freshness

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Last checked against source
September 7, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
August 25, 2026