Dispersed Camping
Government Landing Campground
Government Landing Campground near Brethren, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Manistee National Forest and the scenic Pine River for outdoor activities.
Description
National Forest
Manistee National Recreation River This camping area is named for Government Island. The 3 campsites are part of the Forest Services' 41 designated dispersed sites along the Upper Manistee River. The main access road along the powerline is a snowmobile trail in the winter. Brochure with map : Manistee River This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Albums Manistee River
Location
Government Landing Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From Brethren - Drive 3.5 miles east on Coates Hwy. Turn right onto Dilling Rd. And drive 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Upper River Rd. and drive 2.5 miles northeast to the entrance of the site.
Coordinates
44.26313 N
85.88884 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Government Landing Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Traverse City
- 2 hrs 8 min from Midland
- 2 hrs 8 min from Grand Rapids
- 2 hrs 10 min from Muskegon
