Within Manistee National Forest, Tunk Hole River Access Site provides basic camping accommodations along the Big Manistee River. The US Forest Service maintains this established campground primarily for anglers and paddlers accessing the water. Sites sit close to the riverbank, offering direct water access for launching canoes or kayaks.
The location puts campers near several other river access points, including Manistee National Forest Sawdust Hole River Access less than a mile upstream. Road access follows forest service routes that can become muddy during wet conditions. Cell service remains limited in this forested river corridor, so campers should plan accordingly for communication needs.
Description
The access to Tunk Hole goes down a steep hill and has a boardwalk to the river with stairs.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTunk Hole River Access Site is located in Michigan near Wellston
Directions
From Manistee - * Travel east on M-55 for 19 miles. * Turn left and travel north on Tippy Dam Rd. for 2 miles. * Turn left and travel west on Old House Rd. for 1.5 miles. * Turn right and travel north on FR 8799. * Road terminates at the site.
Coordinates
44.26149891 N
85.94666997 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 42 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 46 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 3 hrs 57 min from Sheboygan, WI
