Chase Bridge Canoe Launch
About
Chase Bridge Canoe Launch is a boat launch in the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan, about 4 miles from the town of Roscommon. Summer is the most comfortable time to put in. Typical July highs reach about 80°F with lows near 55°F, based on averages from the nearby Grayling weather station. Winters are cold, with January highs around 26°F. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a paddle. Wakeley Lake Area, about 7 miles away, has lake fishing. Wakeley Lake Main Loop and Wakeley Lake East Loop are hikes within about 6.5 miles. For an overnight, Kneff Lake Campground sits roughly 7 miles off.
Location
Roscommon
Michigan
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–80°F and lows of 41–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Grayling, MI weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high10° low
- Feb29° high9° low
- Mar39° high16° low
- Apr53° high29° low
- May67° high41° low
- Jun77° high51° low
- Jul80° high55° low
- Aug78° high53° low
- Sep71° high45° low
- Oct57° high35° low
- Nov43° high26° low
- Dec32° high18° low
Where it is
- Mio Ranger District · Ranger district
- Huron-Manistee National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Roscommon, Michigan · 4.1 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Safety Awareness for Upper Manistee River Levels, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026
critical · posted Oct 5, 2026
Lumberman's Monument to close Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday September 15, 2026
information · posted Sep 11, 2026
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
caution · posted Sep 2, 2026
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Fish
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Au Sable National Scenic River Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricting Motorized Vehicles Use of Roads, Trails, and Off Road Areas
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Possession, Storage or Transportation of Alcohol and Drugs
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions for Violating Posted Regulations
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions For The Au Sable River
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- WAKELEY LAKE MAIN LOOPHiking6.3 mi
- WAKELEY LAKE EAST LOOPHiking6.6 mi
- Wakeley Lake AreaLake fishing6.7 mi
- Kneff Lake CampgroundCamping7 mi
- Wakeley Lake North LoopCross-country skiing7.3 mi
- WAKELEY LAKE WEST LOOPHiking7.4 mi
- Wakeley Lake Center ConnectorHiking7.6 mi
- Burton's Landing State Forest CampgroundCamping9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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