Lake Michigan at Manistee

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53Sites

54 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 53

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
GROU	G01	group standard nonelectric	—	—
GROU	G02	group standard nonelectric	—	—
GROU	G03	group standard nonelectric	—	—
OAK	051	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
OAK	052	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	053	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
OAK	054	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
OAK	055	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
OAK	056	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
OAK	057	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
OAK	058	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	059	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
OAK	060	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
OAK	061	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
OAK	062	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
OAK	063	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
OAK	064	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	065	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
OAK	066	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
OAK	067	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
OAK	068	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
OAK	069	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	070	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
OAK	071	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	072	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
OAK	073	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
OAK	074	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
OAK	075	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
ORCHID	026	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
ORCHID	027	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
ORCHID	028	tent only nonelectric	44 ft	—
ORCHID	029	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
ORCHID	030	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
ORCHID	031	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
ORCHID	032	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
ORCHID	033	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
ORCHID	034	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
ORCHID	035	tent only nonelectric	52 ft	—
ORCHID	036	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
ORCHID	037	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
ORCHID	038	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
ORCHID	039	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
ORCHID	040	standard nonelectric	—	—
ORCHID	041	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—	yes
ORCHID	042	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
ORCHID	043	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
ORCHID	044	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
ORCHID	045	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
ORCHID	046	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
ORCHID	047	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
ORCHID	048	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
ORCHID	049	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
ORCHID	050	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Fees for the Group Sites are as follows,$55/night for up to 25 occupants and $72/night for 26-50 occupants.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in MI-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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