Pere Marquette River Area
The Eastern part of our county boasts small town friendliness, lush country scenery, the Manistee National Forest, and the Pere Marquette River. There’s so much to discover!
Scottville is the home of two “famous” attractions: the wild and zany Scottville Clown Band and the Old Engine Club. The Scottville Riverside Park, on the Pere Marquette River, has 52 full service sites--and a swimming pool--perfect for tent and trailer camping.
Walhalla, located on US-10, is the home of the Manistee National Forest on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. Canoeing and tubing on the Pere Marquette is hard to beat, and hiking through the forest is a delightful experience. The Manistee National Forest offers excellent year ‘round activities such as hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, bow hunting, and small game hunting.
Pere Marquette River (western end) Map
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The lettered spots on this map are suggested as possible rest areas.
A -- Pere Marquette Memorial.
B -- South State Road Bridge.
C -- Scottville Riverside Park.
The trip from Scottville to the State Road Bridge is through a swampy area where the river is slow and deep. Below Scottville the river spreads out. By taking the south channel you eventually come into open water. This is a long trip with no landings between Scottville and the Bridge.
D -- Custer Park.
The river from Custer to Scottville is wide and deep.
E -- Indian Bridge.
F -- Walhalla Bridge.
The trip from Walhalla to Indian Bridge is through lower territory. Several bayous and dead heads in the river prove a challenge. At one place the river spreads out into several channels. Take the south channel or left hand side coming down.
G -- Lower Branch Bridge.
From Branch to Walhalla the river is a little deeper with many deep holes.
H -- Upper Branch Bridge.
I -- Public Fishing Site.
J -- Rainbow Rapids.
K -- Bowman Bridge.
THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR FLY FISHING ONLY:
L -- Public Fishing Site. Access to this is on the south side of the river from Baldwin to Bowman Bridge. Some fast water, but not dangerous.
M -- Green Cottage Fishing Site.
N -- Boat and Canoe Landing. Three miles south of Baldwin. The site is located east of the bridge on the south side of the river. Parking, toilets and water are available.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY - Area Code is 231 |
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CAMPING & LODGING |
THINGS TO DO |
2. Poncho’s Pond - 845-6655 |
Amber Elk Ranch - 843-5355 |
3. Scottville Riverside Park - 757-4729 |
Baldwin Canoe Rental - 745-4669 |
| FOODS & MORE | The Pumpkin Patch at Major Produce - 873-5281 |
| Sanders Meats - 757-4768 | SHOPPING |
| Steve’s Great Food & Spirits - 757-9648 | Wolf’s Den - 757-7000 |
The Pere Marquette River is 66 miles long and is a designated National Wild and Scenic River -- great for canoeing and fishing.