Manistee, MI is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Manistee is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Manistee, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"Pretty standard Michigan State Park campground. Nice staff. Park maintenance is currently building a wood fence to keep folks away from steep bluff edge. Views of Lake Michigan fairly limited."
"Clean park with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Unfortunately no access to beach because of erosion. Typical site sizes for Michigan State Park. Walk across the road for a 2 mile hike in the woods."
$14 - $27 / night
"Lake Michigan rec area is adjacent with beach access and trails to walk. Hamlin Lake at Ludington State Park is not far and has an interpretive canoe trail."
"Beautiful campground within walking distance from Lake Michigan and a beautiful beach. Flushable toilets and potable water. No hookups."
$40 - $115 / night
"It was clean and spacious, with great access to Lake Michigan. The dunes were great for relaxing and offered speculator sunset and star gazing views."
"Lake Michigan Campground at Manistee a nice wooded rustic campground. Bathrooms very clean. Flush toilets a plus. Wish they had potable water faucet to fill a fresh water tank and a dumping station."
$25 - $65 / night
"It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of beautiful shoreline along both lakes."
"You have easy access to Lake Hamlin and Lake Michigan for great swimming. Float down the creek to Lake Michigan or go hiking to the light house."
"Spent a few nights here enjoying Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. During our stay we relocated from our original site to a bigger site further down the road heading south."
"This was our first time trying out dispersed camping and this location was perfect! We loved being a short drive away from Lake Michigan and plenty of hiking trails."
"I wish we had a place to dump our grey water, but otherwise it was an easy drive in and had fresh water."
$25 - $65 / night
"We could walk right from our campsite up the sandy hills to see Lake Michigan in the distance. We went paddle boarding and biking, hiking and swimming. There is just so much to do there."
"It also has a nice general store close by as well as a nice Bathroom area with large clean restrooms and showers."
"Of course, you are trading off beach access for price, but with a Lake Michigan beach under three miles away, it is worth it."
$24 - $40 / night
"Manistee river is very nice to kayak and go fishing. Great atmosphere, relaxed, everyone seemed to be on the same page while camping there. I look forward to going back here for sure!!!"
"Really cool rustic sites as well as full hookup sites for rv and a boat access to lake Hamlin that you can take right out to lake michigan."
"They offer kayaks and canoe rentals and have a boat dock right on the lake. Quiet hours start at 10pm and strict quiet house are at 11. I have to say that this was the quietest we have stayed."
GuideLoved this campground! Really nice paved camping sites with fire pits and tables. Sites not too close to each other. Bathroom facilities were excellent and clean. Firewood is available to purchase in the campground.
ScoutGreat camping sites with river access. Fire pit and hook for hanging lantern. Beautiful place
GuideThe campground has 4 loops that have a lot of sites. If it were season, there would be no privacy. Clean campground with fire rings. No power, no water, compost toilets. Short walk to the beach. It says $40 for a site, but I am unsure of why it would be that much considering.
TravelerVery beautiful small campground. Lots and lots of trails for hiking. Good fishing at the Manistee river and pond nearby
TravelerVery secluded and peaceful. Clean bathrooms and friendly staff.
TravelerWow, what a great, quiet, beautiful rustic campground this was at one point and could be again. Unfortunately, a band of Deliverance locals has taken over this camp as their personal fifedom and runs it their way. That's a more and more common issue you'll unfortunately read about at many other State Forest Campgrounds. So the ruling group often trades prime sites from person to person, so sites never really open to the public for several weeks in a row. The boys have also decided they like having electricity available 24x7. Really, multiple large frame generators run all day and then all night -- ALL NIGHT. If one of the gang is anywhere near your site, you'll listen to gas engines 24 hours a day. If you mention to the boys that the posted quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM, they just laugh, tell you how many years they've been coming to this campground and camping this way, and who are you to tell them what to do? You get the idea. After the first night, we called the DNR and the field supervisor and new enforcement agent were genuine, caring, professional, responsive, fabulous people. The locals, however, know exactly how to game the system. The enforcement officer showed at 4 to tell one of the cabal boys to shut off his generator at 10. He ran it all night again and yelled to us while doing so, That loud enough for you, want to call the DNR on me again? They all know no officer is coming back after 10 and he can't write any tickets without witnessing the violation. All you can do is call 911 and tell the Sheriff your emergency is the guy at the next camp site won't shut off his generator. Good luck with that. It's sad this happens more and more across the state. I grew up camping at pretty much every state forest camp in the lower and upper peninsulas. There was always a spirt of cooperation, mutual respect, concern for others and humility that has mostly disappeared. If you want to run your own generator 24x7, listen to loud country or rock music after dark and drain a couple cases of Old Style with the boys, knock yourself out.
GuideGot here around 1730 on a Sunday. Have the whole place to myself. Not bad getting into, signal is poor. Lots of wildlife.
TravelerThis is my spot. Tents are welcome if you're in a jam. No outhouse yet but town is near. This is just down the road from Leverentz SpR.
TravelerWe winter camped. Beautiful large spots. Gorgeous pines. Off a main road, quiet area.
Camping near Manistee, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for you.
Camping near Manistee, Michigan, has its perks and quirks. With the right preparation, you can enjoy a memorable outdoor experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Manistee, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 201 campgrounds and RV parks near Manistee, MI and 10 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Manistee, MI is Orchard Beach State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 30 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Manistee, MI.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Manistee, MI that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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