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Red Bridge River Access Site

usfs · MI

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  • dump station3.6 mi
  • fuel station5.0 mi

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About

The name comes from an old wooden and steel bridge, painted red, that was located at the site. Now there is a modern cement structure. This site provides access to the Manistee River Trail. There is designated parking for vehicles with boat trailers at Red Bridge. There is also parking available at Upper River Road Trailhead for hikers.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    3.6 mi
  • fuel station

    Marathon

    5.0 mi
  • grocery

    Larry's Grocery

    9.5 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    < 0.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Upper River Road Nct Trailhead

    0.6 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.5 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    < 0.1 mi

Forest road access near this stay: 7174 in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.