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Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests

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Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites are located in the Huron-Manistee National Forests near the Manistee River. The terrain consists of forested areas and riverbanks. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Manistee River Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural surroundings.

Fee Info

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend requires a reservation. There is no camping fee this year, but Recreation.gov will charge a standard reservation fee for each reservation.

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Location

Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests is located in Michigan

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Directions

For All Campsites: From the intersection of M55 and M37, head west on M-55 for 2.7 miles Turn right onto N Warfield Rd, then travel north for 5.1 miles Turn left onto N Coates Hwy and travel west until you cross the bridge over the Manistee River Red Bridge campsites will be on the left For Government Landing Campsites: Continue west on N Coates Hwy toward Upper River Rd 0.6 miles Turn left onto River Rd/Upper River Rd and head south for 1.3 miles Government Landing campsites will be on the left

Coordinates

44.283861 N
85.861844 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests?

Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

Are fires allowed at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites — Huron Manistee National Forests, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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