The sound of water lapping against docks and boats creates a constant backdrop at this marina-based campground along the Manistee River. Insta-Launch Campground & Marina operates as a private facility from April through mid-November, offering full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections alongside tent camping areas positioned directly on the riverbank.
Staff accommodate bicycle travelers and maintain flexibility with minimum stay requirements when possible. The facility includes flush toilets, free showers, coin laundry, and WiFi coverage throughout the grounds. A camp store sells supplies and ice cream. Tent campers access fishing docks and boat launch areas right from their sites, while Lake Michigan beaches lie within three miles for those seeking broader water recreation. The privately-owned operation typically costs less than nearby state parks, making it a budget-conscious base for exploring camping spots near Manistee.
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Location
RV ParkInsta-Launch Campground & Marina is located in Michigan
Directions
From jct Hwy 55 & US 31: Go 1/4 mi S on US 31, then 1/4 mi E on Park Ave.
Address
20 Park Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
Coordinates
44.26499372 N
86.30493955 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/30/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/30/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/30/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/30/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 18 min from Muskegon, MI
- 3 hrs 33 min from Sheboygan, WI
- 3 hrs 45 min from Green Bay, WI
