Pere Marquette

National Scenic River

Claybanks

Fishing the River

Gleason’s Landing

United States Department of AgricultureForest Service

Contact InformationBaldwin Ranger Station

650 N. Michigan Ave., Baldwin, MI 49304Phone: 231-745-4631/TTY: 231-745-8297

Supervisor’s Office1755 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601

Phone: 231-775-2421/TTY: 231-775-3183

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Statement of Non- DiscriminationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,

and where applicable, sex (including gender identity and expression),

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Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410. Or call

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opportunity provider and employer.

A National Scenic RiverIn July 1978 the Pere Marquette River was designated a National Wild and Scenic River, the first in Michigan. The river wanders gently across the central Michigan landscape; alternately hidden in the forested shadows and then opening up into the sinuous floodplains in its lower reaches. The river is the longest river system in the Lower Peninsula without dams or impoundments.

Zero ToleranceCamping and campfires at designated

sites only.Be respectful of private property.

“Pack it in, Pack it out.” Practice Leave No Trace ethics.

Respect wildlife and other river users.Adhere to the legal drinking age and the

four (4) beverage/person limit.The following are prohibited:

◊Fireworks◊Illegal Drugs◊Nudity◊Glass Bottles

Toll Free: 1-800-821-6263

Website: www.fs.fed.us.gov/hmnf

Email: r9_hmnf_website@fs.fed.us

River Information

Site Hrs.

Section 1: Forks to Bowman Bridge

Forks to M-37.3M-37 to Green Cottage1.5Green Cottage to Gleason’s Landing1.5Gleason’s Landing to Bowman 1

Section 2: Bowman Bridge to Upper Branch Bridge

Bowman Bridge to Rainbow Rapids2.5Rainbow Rapids to Sulak1Sulak to Upper Branch Bridge1

Section 3: Upper Branch Bridge to Indian BridgeUpper Branch Bridge to Elk.25Elk to Lower Branch Bridge1.5Lower Branch Bridge to Log Mark1.5Log Mark to Walhalla Bridge1Walhalla to Indian Bridge3Indian Bridge to Custer Bridge2

Float Times - Moderate Paddling

72nd St. Angler Access◊Travel south on M-37 for 3 miles.◊Turn right and go west on 72nd St. for 1 mile.

Green Cottage◊Travel south on M-37 for 2.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on 72nd St. for 1.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on Peacock Trail .5 miles.

Claybanks◊Travel west on 52nd St. for .25 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Astor Rd. for .5 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on 56th St. for .25 miles.◊Turn left and go south on Claybanks Rd. for 1 mile.

Jorgenson’s Angler Access◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 2 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Jenks Rd. for .4 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on Shortcut Ave.

Gleason’s Landing◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 2miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Jenks Rd. for .4 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on Shortcut for .7 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on 60th St. for .3 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Brooks Rd. for .5 miles.

Access SitesRosebush Bend Angler Access◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 5 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on FR 5467 for .75 miles.

Bowman Bridge◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 5 miles.

Rainbow Rapids◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 2.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel west on Wingleton Rd. for 4 miles.

Sulak◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 8.5 miles.◊Turn left and travel north on S. Branch Rd. for 2.5 miles.

Upper Branch Bridge◊Travel west on 52nd St. for 8.5 miles.◊Turn right and travel north on S. Branch Rd. for 3 miles.

Lower Branch Bridge◊Travel north on M-37 for 3 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on US-10 for 10 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Landon Rd. for 1 mile.

Maple Leaf Angler Access◊Travel north on M-37 for 3 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on US-10 for 11.5 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Taylor Rd. for .75 miles.

Indian Bridge◊Travel north on M-37 for 3 miles.◊Turn left and travel west on US-10 for 16.5 miles.◊Turn left and travel south on Reek Rd. for 1.25 miles.

Watercraft permits are required for all watercraft on the river, including tubes, from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day weekend.

Reservations for river permits are $2.00/watercraft per day.

Fees and PermitsRecreation Fees are required at most day-use sites and campgrounds. Check bulletin boards for fees.

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expressed or implied, regarding the data displayed

on this map, and reserves the right to correct,

update, modify or replace this inform

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notification. For more inform

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Pere Marquete River Boundary

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Legend

Stay Safe on the RiverEach w

atercraft occupant must

have a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). Children 12 and under m

ust w

ear a PFD at all times.

Be aware of your surroundings and

of river conditions:•

Watch for floating and

submerged obstacles.

•Avoid standing in/diving from

w

atercraft.•

High w

ater levels can be unsafe for river travel.

•Be ready for sudden w

eather changes.

Fasten all valuables and equipment

to your watercraft to prevent loss

and littering.

Bring drinking water w

ith you or obtain w

ater from pum

ps. Drinking untreated w

ater from the

river is unsafe.

Site

Fee AreaWaterRestroomsWalk-inBoat LaunchCampingCanoe-inPicnic Area

LatitudeLongitude

1Forks Landing (DN

R)43.853716

-85.841882

M-37 (DN

R)43.857554

-85.849873

72nd Street43.857719

-85.871644

Green Cottage43.860551

-85.8810545

Claybanks43.870053

-85.8833196

Joregenson’s44.268242

-86.0155637

Gleason’s Landing43.871557

-85.9215638

Rosebush Bend43.881244

-85.9329899

Bowm

an Bridge43.889188

-85.94458810

Rainbow Rapids

43.922703-85.975855

11Sulak (DN

R and FS)43.923778

-85.93298912

Upper Branch Bridge43.928346

-86.020713

Elk43.928736

-86.02923714

Lower Branch Bridge

43.935193-86.050704

15Log M

ark43.938633

-86.07432216

Maple Leaf

43.937517-86.079269

17W

alhalla Bridge (DNR)

43.932887-86.114659

18Indian Bridge

43.937179-86.18217

19Custer Bridge (DN

R)43.937183

-86.11465920

Bowm

an Lake43.887965

-85.96806021

Timber Creek

43.945990-86.000032

Sections of the Pere Marquette River have

special fishing regulations. For example, from

M

-37 to Gleason’s Landing it is artificial flies only and catch and release. O

ther regulations apply from

Gleason’s Landing to rainbow

Rapids. Before your trip you should consult the DN

R’s website: http://w

ww

.michigan.gov/dnr/

for the most up-to-date inform

ation.

Fishing

Pere Marquette N

ational Scenic River