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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $55 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

231-723-0141

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lake Michigan at Manistee, 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

• Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Nurnberg TrailheadTrailhead · 2.3 mi from camp

  Nurnberg Trailhead is one of two primary points of access to the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area . Recreation.gov

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• Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area TrailheadTrailhead · 2.4 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Groomed Snowmobile TrailsBike ride · 14.2 mi long · 15.1 mi from campShow on map
• All TrailsBike ride · 34.6 mi long · 15.8 mi from campShow on map
• Outer LoopBike ride · 13.4 mi long · 15.8 mi from campShow on map
• Little Loop (Red)Bike ride · 2.9 mi long · 18.7 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Lake Michigan overlookViewpoint · 0.2 mi from campShow on map
• Inspiration PointViewpoint · 6.4 mi from camp

  View of Hamlin Lake from top of sand bluff. OpenStreetMap

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Climbing and snow sports

• Ropes CourseClimbing · 19.1 mi from campShow on map
• Climbing TowerClimbing · 19.2 mi from campShow on map
• Crystal MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 35.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.