Manistee National Forest Red Bridge River Camping is located near Brethren, MI, and features forested terrain with access to the Manistee River. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Manistee River Trail and Tippy Dam Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
Manistee National Recreation River 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. Brochure with map : Manistee River Manistee River Trail This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Albums Manistee River Manistee River Trail
Fee Info
FREE
Reservation Info
Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov or call 1-877-6777. Search for "Upper Manistee River Backwater Sites"
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundManistee National Forest Red Bridge Rive Camping is located in Michigan
Directions
_ From Manistee - _ Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles. Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 6 miles. Turn right and travel east on Coates Hwy. for 8 miles.
Coordinates
44.27237893 N
85.86342675 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 55 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 43 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 43 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 45 min from Muskegon, MI
