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Manistee River Roadside Park

Park · Fife Lake, Michigan

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use 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 caution

Use 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
Streamflow
116 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.22 ft
water level

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.

Weather at Manistee River Roadside Park

H: 72° L: 60°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
64°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
96%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
63°
3 AM
Mist
61°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°

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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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Location & Contact

US-131, Fife Lake, MI 49633

Fife Lake, Michigan 49633

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes