Yellow Trees Landing

There's no actual boat ramp here — no lanes, no trailer parking. This is a carry-in or drift-out spot only. If you're floating the Manistee in a canoe, kayak, or drift boat, it works great as a takeout. Don't show up expecting to back a trailer down.

This is a solid pull-out point for drift boats working the upper Manistee. Shallow enough to wade to shore and drag your boat up. If you're planning a float from somewhere upstream near Grayling, Yellow Trees makes a logical endpoint.

You're way out in state forest land here — no services, no cell signal worth counting on, just an outhouse and a clearing. The access road is unpaved and can get rutted in spring. Know exactly where you're going before you head in, because signage is minimal.

The river runs shallow at this spot — knee-deep in a lot of places during normal summer flows. Great for wading and cooling off, but it also means you're not launching anything with real draft here. Stick to flat-bottomed boats and inflatables.