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Manistee River Roadside Park
Park · Fife Lake, Michigan
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 92 ft³/s over 28 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04126970, as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 92 ft³/s over 28 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 92 ft³/s over 28 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BOARDMAN R ABOVE BROWN BRIDGE ROAD NR MAYFIELD, MI (11.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:15 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manistee River Roadside Park?
- Manistee River Roadside Park is a park in Fife Lake, Michigan.
- Can you swim at Manistee River Roadside Park?
- Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Manistee River Roadside Park rated?
- Manistee River Roadside Park in Fife Lake, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 37 reviews.
- What amenities does Manistee River Roadside Park have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Manistee River Roadside Park include camping-nearby.
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