Lake Michigan At Manistee
Lake Michigan At Manistee is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.11917, -86.42750
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 231-723-0141
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lake Michigan At Manistee
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 ac
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Newaygo County Parks · 46 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Wesco · 48 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 70 designated routes (37 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan Recreation Area Day Use | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| American Land and Leisure | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Lakeview Campsite | RV park | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Beechwood Campground | Private campground | 6.5 mi | — | — |
| Jack Pine Walk-in Campground | Free campsite | 6.6 mi | Free | — |
| Cedars Campground | Private campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.