Campground · MI

Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites

Facts

  • Use fee: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend requires a reservation. There is no camping fee this year, but Recreation.gov will charge a standard reservation fee for each reservation.
  • Phone: 231-723-2211
  • Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

Overview The Upper Manistee dispersed campsites are primitive campsites on the Manistee River Backwaters of Tippy Dam Pond, located along the banks of the Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam. The Government Landing location includes 7 sites, in which, 5 are located on the water and 2 sites are on higher g…

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Conditions

  • Weather

    Updated 9:20 AM

    76°F / 44°F · Sunny

    Wind 0 to 5 mph

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  • Water

    Updated 12:00 PM

    1,530 cfs · 8.71 ft · 67°F

    MANISTEE RIVER NEAR WELLSTON, MI

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  • Air quality

    Updated 12:00 PM

    AQI 20 · Good

    O3 · Ludington

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Getting there

For All Campsites:   From the intersection of M55 and M37, head west on M-55 for 2.7 miles Turn right onto N Warfield Rd, then travel north for 5.1 miles Turn left onto N Coates Hwy and travel west until you cross the bridge over the Manistee River Red Bridge campsites will be on the left For Government Landing…

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