Hodenpyl Dam boat ramp provides access to the Manistee River below Hodenpyl Dam, a 12. 9-mile stretch known for excellent fishing opportunities.

The access point is maintained by Consumers Power Company under FERC licensing and includes a footbridge spanning the river approximately ½ mile below the dam that connects hiking trails on both sides.

This undeveloped area is managed as a "Semi-Primitive, Non-Motorized Area" by the U. S. Forest Service, making it ideal for canoeists, kayakers, and anglers seeking a scenic, wild river experience.