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Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 51 campsites. Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground is located at 44.1192° N, 86.4275° W.

people allowed on 48 of 51 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 50

Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (13 sites)Oct 4 (45 sites)Oct 5 (50 sites)

13 sites open on Oct 3 at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 11:48 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground

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Standard 46
Group 3
Tent 2
Accessible 23

What an RV fits

25–29 ft1 site
30–34 ft7 sites
35–39 ft16 sites
40–44 ft16 sites
45–49 ft4 sites
50–54 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
G01	GROU	Group	50	-	-
G02	GROU	Group	50	-	-
G03	GROU	Group	50	-	-
051	OAK	Standard	8	36 ft	-
052	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
053	OAK	Standard	8	34 ft	-
054	OAK	Standard	8	44 ft	-
055	OAK	Standard	8	44 ft	-
057	OAK	Standard	8	36 ft	-
058	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
059	OAK	Standard	8	40 ft	-
060	OAK	Standard	8	40 ft	-
061	OAK	Standard	8	42 ft	-
062	OAK	Standard	8	36 ft	-
063	OAK	Standard	8	44 ft	-
064	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
065	OAK	Standard	8	40 ft	-
066	OAK	Standard	8	34 ft	-
067	OAK	Standard	8	42 ft	-
068	OAK	Standard	8	34 ft	-
069	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
070	OAK	Standard	8	46 ft	-
071	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
072	OAK	Standard	8	38 ft	-
073	OAK	Standard	8	40 ft	-
074	OAK	Standard	8	48 ft	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
075	OAK	Standard	8	40 ft	-
026	ORCHID	Standard	8	54 ft	Accessible
027	ORCHID	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
028	ORCHID	Tent	8	-	Accessible
029	ORCHID	Standard	8	52 ft	Accessible
030	ORCHID	Standard	8	44 ft	Accessible
031	ORCHID	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
032	ORCHID	Standard	8	48 ft	Accessible
033	ORCHID	Standard	8	46 ft	Accessible
034	ORCHID	Standard	8	32 ft	Accessible
035	ORCHID	Tent	8	-	-
036	ORCHID	Standard	8	32 ft	Accessible
037	ORCHID	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
038	ORCHID	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
039	ORCHID	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
041	ORCHID	Standard	8	44 ft	Accessible
042	ORCHID	Standard	8	28 ft	Accessible
043	ORCHID	Standard	8	44 ft	Accessible
044	ORCHID	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
045	ORCHID	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
046	ORCHID	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
047	ORCHID	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
048	ORCHID	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
049	ORCHID	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
050	ORCHID	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible

About Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.

This campground has first-come, first-serve sites

Group sites are for tent camping only

No electric hookups available

Limit two vehicle per site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles and have to be parked in the overflow area.

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.

Click here for more information on Huron-Manistee National Forests

Check in time is 2:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am

It is imperative that you are clear from the site at 11:00am on your check out day so the host can come prepare the site for the next event. Please don't be the group that makes the incoming group have to wait.

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Huron.Manistee@AmericanLL.com

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Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground?

Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 51 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground have?

Lake Michigan at Manistee Campground has 51 campsites.