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Upper Branch Bridge Landing Access

Upper Branch Bridge Landing is a well-maintained federal access site on the Pere Marquette River suitable for groups of any size, offering a convenient put-in point for canoe, kayak, and raft trips.

Located on the nationally designated Wild & Scenic Pere Marquette River, this access point provides approximately 3. 5-4 hour canoe/kayak trips or 4. 5-hour raft trips downstream to Barothy Landing.

Watercraft permits are required during peak season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) and can be obtained online at recreation. gov.


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