Established Camping
Village Campground - North Manitou Island
About This Campground
National Park Service
The small Village Campground contains eight designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse. There is a limit of two tents and four people per site. Fires are permitted in the community fire rings at the Village Campground.
Location
Village Campground - North Manitou Island is located in Michigan
Directions
From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to North Manitou Island.
Address
9922 Front Street
Empire, MI 49630
Coordinates
45.12812157 N
85.97759867 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Fires

Designated Campground on North Manitou
This designated campgroundon North Manitou is a short walk from the village where you have access to potable water as well as vault toilets in better condition than the toilets in the campground itself.
The sites are isolated and well off the trail. There are community fire rings which led to a…

Great backpacking location
Isolated island but good backpacking experience. Loads of designated trails to hike on and lots to see. In order to camp here, you will need a backcountry permit.
The ferry to the island can be delayed so may sure to pack extra food in case they aren't able to sail. I'm told in spring and fall…
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Location
Village Campground - North Manitou Island is located in Michigan
Directions
From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to North Manitou Island.
Address
9922 Front Street
Empire, MI 49630
Coordinates
45.12812157 N
85.97759867 W