Just steps from Lake Michigan's shoreline, Manistique Lakeshore Campground occupies a municipal property where concrete pads meet sandy beaches. The 45-site facility operates seasonally from May through October, with rates ranging from $36 to $85 per night depending on proximity to the water.
Reviewers consistently highlight the campground's maintenance standards and infrastructure. Kim L. notes "the easiest set up we've ever had" thanks to long, paved, level pads that accommodate large RVs. The bathhouse draws frequent praise for its cleanliness and private shower rooms with separate seating areas. Full hookups include 30 and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections at most sites, with six primitive tent sites also available.
The lakefront sites command premium pricing but offer direct beach access. Campers report walking from their doors onto sandy stretches where children can play in shallow water areas. A lighthouse provides a backdrop for the waterfront sites, though some visitors note that tree coverage can limit actual lake views from certain spots. The facility includes amenities like WiFi, cable television, laundry facilities, and a playground near the entrance.
Access proves straightforward from downtown Manistique, with the campground sitting close enough to restaurants and shopping for convenient resupply runs. However, Marsha cautions that "the beach is way too polluted to use" due to wood processing debris in the water, though she emphasizes the campground itself remains "very nice." Reservations open in December for the following season, and lakefront sites book quickly. The Indian Lake State Park South Campground offers an alternative about four miles west for those seeking availability.
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Map & DirectionsManistique Lakeshore Campground is located in Michigan near Manistique
Address
320 Traders Point
Manistique, MI 49854
Coordinates
45.95095651 N
86.25339428 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 5/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 5/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 5/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 35 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 55 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 21 min from Traverse City, MI
- 3 hrs 25 min from Sheboygan, WI














































