The North Branch Boardman River access near Broomhead Road provides a scenic entry point to a clear trout stream with cedar-lined banks and easy-to-read structure for fly fishing.

The small parking area is located immediately east of the cement bridge crossing the North Branch, offering approximately 1. 5 miles of accessible river hiking with varying elevation changes and river views.

This access point is ideal for anglers seeking a shorter, intimate stretch of river close to Traverse City.