D. H. Day Group CampgroundLocated at the end of Harwood Road about one mile north of the Dune Climb. This campground accommodates tents only for groups of 7-25 people. There are 4 sites and all are reservable. Fees/night = $40.00. Reservations are required between May 15 and October 15. Closed
D. H. Day Campground Group CampgroundBasic Information The D.H. Day Group Campground offers more rustic camping. You will find dirt roads, vault toilets, and ready access to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. There are no electric hook-ups or showers. The campground is located in the northern part of the park roughly mid-way between the Dune Climb and Glen Haven.
TOTAL SITES: 4 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 4 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 4 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March. DHDCG group campsite for 7-25 persons Nighlty fee for a DHDCG group campsite for 7-25 persons $40.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 8010 West Harbor Highway (M-109)Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Reservations are required between May 15 and October 15. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date, online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Both the phone bank and the website open at 10 a.m. Although reservable dates often fill months in advance, there are frequent cancellations and date changes that result in openings closer to or on the date of arrival. Same-day reservations, as available, can be booked: In person with the park staff at the D.H. Day Campground Office (credit or debit card only) Online at www.recreation.gov. By phone 1-877-444-6777.
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ADA Information - The DH Day Group Campground is not accessible Wheelchair Access - The DH Day Group Campground is not accessible RV & Trailer Information - Tents only. RVs and trailers are not allowed. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a limited development campground. Platte River Group CampgroundThese sites are hike-in and accommodate tents only for groups of 7-25 people. There are a total of 5 sites and all are reservable. Reservations are required from May 1 through October 15. Fees/night = $50.00. Open
Platte River CampgroundBasic Information Platte River Campground is open year-round and offers a wide variety of camping styles. You can find back-in and pull-through sites for RV's, including electrical hookups; but it also offers beautiful tent sites, walk-in sites for the slightly more adventurous, and group sites (hike-in, tents only) accommodating up to 25 people. There is even a nearby backcountry campground for those who enjoy a great backpacking experience, but don't have the time to head for the Manitou Islands.
TOTAL SITES: 179 Electric Hookups: 96 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 25 Group: 5 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March. PRCG campsite with electrical hook-up Nightly fee for a campsite with electrical hook-up for 1-6 persons Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm $31.00 PRCG campsite with no electrical hook-up Nightly fee for a campsite with no electrical hook-up for 1-6 persons. Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm $26.00 PRCG group campsites Nightly fee for group campsites (hike in, tents only) for 7-25 persons. Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm $50.00 PRCG Walk-in Sites PRCG walk-in sites for 1-6 persons Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm $22.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) 2313264700 Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 5685 Lake Michigan RoadHonor, MI 49640 Directions From the east (Traverse City): Take State Highway M-72 west to Empire. Turn south on State Highway M-22. Proceed 10 miles and turn right on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground. From the south (US-31/M-115): At the junction of U.S. Route 31 and M-115, continue north for seven miles. Turn left on Platte Road. Proceed five miles and turn right on M-22. Proceed one mile and turn left on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground.Regulations More about regulationsReservations are required from May 1 through October 31. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date, online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Both the phone bank and the website open at 10 am. Although reservable dates often fill months in advance, there are frequent cancellations and date changes that result in openings closer to or on the date of arrival. Same-day reservations, as available, can be booked: 1. In person with the park staff at the campground ranger station (credit or debit card only) 2. Online at www.recreation.gov 3. By phone 1-877-444-6777. The following pass holders are eligible for reduced rates that will be calculated in the passholders account on recreation.gov. Golden Age Pass Golden Access Pass Interagency Access Pass Interagency Senior Annual Pass Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass
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ADA Information - Platte River Campground has nine campsites which are wheelchair accessible: four are electric sites; two are non-electric, two walk-in non-electric sites, and one electric group site. These sites have a hardened pad, a fire ring and a raised grill, and are located near accessible restrooms, showers and water. An RV dump station is located at the entrance to the camp ground. The Ranger Station offices and parking are also accessible. Wheelchair Access - Platte River Picnic Area is equipped with accessible parking, restrooms, picnic shelters, and a fish cleaning station, raised grills, and a hardened surface river walk. Some assistance may be necessary on the ramps to the river walk and to access boats on the river's edge. Platte River Point beach and picnic area is equipped with accessible parking, restrooms with running water, accessible dressing rooms and raised charcoal grills. RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are allowed. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 40 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 40 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. South Manitou IslandBay Group CampgroundThese sites accommodate groups of 9-20 people and up to 10 tents. There are 3 sites and all are reservable. Reservations are required from the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through mid-September. Fees/night = $30.00. Weather Station Group CampgroundThese sites accommodate groups of 9-20 people and up to 10 tents. There are 3 sites and all are reservable. Reservations are required from the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through mid-September. Fees/night = $30.00. Open
Bay Campground - South Manitou IslandBasic Information 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.
TOTAL SITES: 28 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 28 Walk to/Boat to: 28 Group: 3 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March. Bay Campground for 1-4 persons Nightly fee for Bay Campground for 1-4 persons $10.00 Bay Campground Group SItes Nightly fee for Bay Campground group sItes for 7-20 persons $30.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Directions From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to South Manitou Island.Regulations Camping Permits and Park Passes are required. Reservations Required for group sites
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ADA Information - No accessible camp sites Wheelchair Access - No accessible facilities RV & Trailer Information - Not allowed RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a designated primitive campsite. Open
Weather Station Campground - South Manitou IslandBasic Information 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. Bring water filtration equipment since there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 20 individual sites and 3 group sites.
TOTAL SITES: 23 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 23 Walk to/Boat to: 23 Group: 3 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
Shower Types
Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons Nightly fee for Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons $10.00 Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons Nightly fee for Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons $30.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Directions From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to South Manitou Island.Regulations Camping Permits and Park Passes are required. Reservations required for group sites
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ADA Information - No accessible camping Wheelchair Access - No accessible facilities RV & Trailer Information - not allowed RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a designated primitive campsite. North Manitou IslandThere are an unlimited number of sites, but groups are limited in size to 5-10 people. Fees/night are $20.00. No reservations necessary. |
Last updated: March 18, 2025