Lake Michigan At Manistee

Huron-Manistee National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundHuron-Manistee NFMichigan⭐ 4.3 (311)

🟢 19 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Tue Sep 22–Fri Sep 25

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 53 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Lake Michigan At Manistee in Michigan has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 22–Fri Sep 25. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, ORCHID #026–ORCHID #032 next to each othersites 👥 GROU #G01, 👥 #G02, OAK #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #060, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #070, #071, #074, #075, ORCHID #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #034, #036, #037, #043, #045, #046, #049

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →👥 OAK #057 & OAK #058 next to each othersites OAK #057, #058, #069, #072, ORCHID #038, #041, #042, #044, #048

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites ORCHID #047

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites OAK #068, #055, #060, #064, #071, #075, ORCHID #027, #037

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites OAK #059, #061, ORCHID #035

Thu Sep 24 – Sat Sep 262 nightsbook these dates →sites OAK #073

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites OAK #058, ORCHID #041

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, ORCHID #028–ORCHID #033 next to each othersites 👥 GROU #G01, 👥 #G02, 👥 #G03, OAK #052, #053, #054, #057, #059, #062, #063, #065, #066, #067, #069, #073, #074, ORCHID #026, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #035, #036, #039, #043, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite GROU #G01 — Group Site 1 — **Site GROU #G01** · Group Site 1USDA BWC

Campsite GROU #G02 — Group Site 2 — **Site GROU #G02** · Group Site 2USDA BWC

Campsite OAK #051 — Site 51 — **Site OAK #051** · Site 51USDA BWC

Campsite OAK #052 — Site 52 — **Site OAK #052** · Site 52USDA BWC

Campsite OAK #053 — Site 53 — **Site OAK #053** · Site 53USDA BWC

Campsite OAK #054 — Site 54 — **Site OAK #054** · Site 54USDA BWC

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $40/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆311 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Michigan At Manistee FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Michigan At Manistee?

Lake Michigan At Manistee in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Michigan At Manistee?

Campsite fees at Lake Michigan At Manistee run about $40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Michigan At Manistee when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Michigan At Manistee often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Lake Michigan At Manistee a good campground?

Lake Michigan At Manistee holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 311 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Lake Michigan At Manistee located?

Lake Michigan At Manistee is located in Huron-Manistee NF, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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