The Arthur Street Boat Launch provides universally accessible access to Manistee Lake and connections to the Manistee River system and Lake Michigan, featuring a paved boat ramp, accessible fishing pier, barrier-free restrooms, and handicapped parking.

Open 24/7 year-round and located just north of downtown Manistee on U. S. 31, it's suitable for various watercraft including motorboats, canoes, and kayaks.

Boaters should watch for navigation hazards from submerged pilings and slab docks remnants from the area's lumbering era.