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Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF

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.

Description

National Forest

Dispersed foot traffic and primitive tent camping within the Forests is allowed almost anywhere, unless otherwise posted closed and/or "No Camping".Plan Your Trip: Dispersed Camping

Some things to keep in mind when planning where you will be camping are: There is no camping within 200 feet of any body of water, except at designated sites. There is no camping within 400 feet of the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. Camping is only allowed at designated sites within the river corridors for the designated Wild and Scenic sections of the Pere Marquette, Pine, Manistee and Au Sable Rivers. Camping or leaving camping equipment (such as, but not limited to tents, camper trailers and/or tarps) is allowed in the same location for up to fourteen (14) days. After sixteen (16) days the camp and equipment MUST be moved off of Forest Service System lands. A permit is NOT required to camp on National Forest System lands outside of designated campgrounds. Motorized vehicles may only be operated on designated roads, trails or areas open to that use. To find what roads and trails are open to a particular use, visitors should obtain a Motor Vehicle Use Map.

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Location

Green Road Dispersed - Manistee NF is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.09696037939867 N
86.4098163348544 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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 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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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, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.