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Ten Curves Boat Launch

Manistique River · Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Last verified: July 7, 2026
Closed in winter — PFAS fish consumption advisory active
Closed in winter — Mercury advisory — check serving limits
Closed in winter — PCB advisory — check serving limits
0 laneCarry-in only ramp
2 spotsTrailer parking
Open at all timesHours
Directions
Street View
Craft & Seasonality
Motorboat
Kayak / Canoe
Jet Ski / PWC
Large Boat
Winter Access
Site Details
Conditions change rapidly due to water levels, prop wash, and weather. Always visually inspect before backing down.
RampCarry-in only, 0 lanes
Trailer Parking2 spots · gravel
Vehicle-Only6 spots
FeeMI Recreation Passport (annual, on vehicle registration)
HoursOpen at all times
RestroomsVault toilet (1)
AccessibilityAccessible restroom
Not Available Fish cleaning · Fishing pier · Pier
Scout's Notes
Ramp Quirks & Etiquette
Canoe/Kayak Only
No actual ramp here — it's a carry-down access point, so leave the big boat at home. Perfect for canoes, kayaks, and small inflatables you can muscle to the water's edge.
Tiny Parking
Two trailer spots and that's it. If someone's already there with a vehicle and trailer, you're basically out of luck. Midweek you'll have it to yourself, but weekend mornings can be a coin flip.
Name Says It All
The road in earns its name — tight, winding, and not exactly well-marked. First time finding it can be an adventure. Take it slow, especially if you're towing anything.
Float Trip Staging
This works best as a drop-in point for a float down the Manistique. The river here is gorgeous and mostly gentle — great for a long paddle south. Coordinate a pickup downstream or run a shuttle vehicle ahead of time.
Sources: DNR GIS data, Google Reviews, Google Street View
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