Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island

Overview

The Weather Station Campground overlooks Lake Michigan from the bluffs on the south side of the island. Camp sites are well secluded from each other and have fire pits for open fires. Follow the wooded trail past the lighthouse about 1.3 miles to the campground.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

23 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 Weather Station 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 · 10.8 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 · 7.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Sleeping Bear Point TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 7.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by NPS.

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• Dune TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 7.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by NPS.

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• Cottonwood TrailHike · 1.5 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Stop 4: Cottonwood Trail (Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive).

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• Bay View TrailHike · 6.8 mi long · 8.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Scenic sights

• Old Baldy HillPeak · 784 ft · 7.0 mi from campShow on map
• Sleeping Bear PointViewpoint · 7.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Sleeping Bear Point Trail.

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• Prospect HillPeak · 863 ft · 9.2 mi from campShow on map
• Overlook Cottenwood TrailViewpoint · 8.9 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Cottonwood Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Mt. HolidaySkiing and snowshoeing · 34.3 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.