High Bridge Access Site

High Bridge is a public boat ramp located in Wellston on the Manistee River, offering a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The site features a wheelchair-accessible ramp along with picnic tables and a picnic shelter, making it suitable for day trips or as a staging point for longer paddles. The area is free to use, and parking is available on-site.

This access point sits on the Manistee River, a productive waterway known for excellent steelhead, chinook, and coho salmon fishing. Paddlers using High Bridge can enjoy scenic stretches of the river with access to miles of paddling upstream and downstream. The site's location near Wellston makes it accessible from Highway 55, and the nearby historic High Bridge—a low, two-lane country road bridge—serves as a recognizable landmark.

For multi-day trips, three reservable campgrounds are located within 10 miles: Sand Lake Campground, Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites, and Marzinski Horse Campground. High Bridge provides a solid option for both day paddlers exploring the Manistee and boaters looking for a straightforward launch point.