Lake Michigan at Manistee

Huron-Manistee National Forests, MI · ≈59.7 mi to Traverse City
Sites
53
Max rig
54 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
59.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs (40 ft+)
  • Accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs that need electric hookups
  • Those wanting full hookups
  • Those who need to be near town
  • Campers seeking solitude
  • Shade-seekers in peak summer

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What's here

48 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
3 Group Standards (no Hookups)3 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 50 people
2 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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35 ft
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Amenities & features

No amenities or activities reported for this campground.

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Where it is

Nearest town: Traverse City, ~59.7 miGet directions ↗

Overview

Overview Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach. This family campground provides an array of hiking and biking trails, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking. Recreation A hardwood forest gives way to a beautiful sandy beach at the shores of the lake with a playground for younger campers. Trout fishing in Lake Michigan is another big draw. Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler. The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area. Facilities An amphitheater offers educational programs throughout the peak season. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, beach access and an overlook deck. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and pedestal grills. Group campsites can each accommodate a maximum of 50 guests. Natural Features The recreation area sits on the eastern banks of Lake Michigan along Porter Creek, due north of Hamlin Lake. As the second largest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan provides stunning views and limitless options for water recreation. It covers a whopping 22,400 square miles and ranks as the fifth largest lake in the world. The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Nearby Attractions The nearby Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area has abundant trails for hiking and backpacking. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground