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Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Green Road Dispersed in Manistee National Forest is surrounded by dense forest terrain. Temperatures range from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Big Manistee River and Lake Michigan, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.

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Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF is located in Michigan

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44.09696037939867 N
86.4098163348544 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2025

Manistee National Forest dispersed campsite

This is such a beautiful site, we stayed here a few days two years ago. Green road off of West Forest trail road south of Manistee Michigan. A wilderness area boundaries the campsite to the west, a short hike to the Nordhouse sand dunes. Many sites were available to us, we chose to utilize our favorite site.

Sitesite 10 dispersed, with fire ring no tables, you need to be self contained here.
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2025

Beautiful

Drove out to this campsite after spending the day swimming in Lake Michigan at the Recreation area which is down the road. There’s ~ 15 sites down this road, and each of them were gorgeous, some very large and very private.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF by Heidi H., June 22, 2025
  • Review photo of Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF by Heidi H., June 22, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2024

Great place

Super close to manistee beach, came in on the weekend mid September, almost all the camp spots were taken. Forest was super eerie but beautiful.

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Sep. 26, 2023

Beautiful

Take green road toward cooper creek road and find an empty spot! Tons of free dispersed camping sites on both roads. Plenty of space between sites and from the main road.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF by Hunter G., September 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF by Hunter G., September 26, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 29, 2023

Great dry camping

Absolutely amazing. So many stars. This was a great place to get away from the city.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF by Sara W., July 29, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.