Forks State Forest Fishing Access Site provides access to the Boardman River at "The Forks" where the North and South branches converge, accessible through the adjacent Forks State Forest Campground or adjoining state land near Brown Bridge Road south of Traverse City.

The site offers excellent opportunities for both fly fishing and paddling, with vault toilets and potable water available at the nearby rustic campground (9 first-come, first-served sites, $20/night).

This section features cooler water temperatures, abundant woody cover, and productive fishing conditions throughout the summer months.