Bay Campground - South Manitou Island

Overview

The Bay Campground is the closest campground to the dock. Bring water filtration equipment because there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 25 individual sites and 3 group sites.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

28 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

231-326-4700

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bay Campground - South Manitou Island, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Shauger Hill TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 11.8 mi from camp

  Skiers are advised to take the trail in reverse, starting from the ski trail sign at the parking lot. OpenStreetMap

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• Sleeping Bear Point Spur TrailHike · 0.4 mi long · 7.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Sleeping Bear Point TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 8.0 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by NPS.

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• Dune TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 8.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Bay View TrailHike · 6.8 mi long · 9.2 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Pyramid Point TrailHike · 2.2 mi long · 9.3 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Old Baldy HillPeak · 784 ft · 6.0 mi from campShow on map
• Sleeping Bear PointViewpoint · 7.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Sleeping Bear Point Trail.

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• Prospect HillPeak · 863 ft · 9.6 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout PointViewpoint · 9.3 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Bay View Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Mt. HolidaySkiing and snowshoeing · 34.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.