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Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites

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Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: 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. Overview The Upper Manistee dispersed campsites are primitive campsites on the Manistee River Backwaters of Tippy Dam Pond, located along the banks of the Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam. The Government Landing location includes 7 sites, in which, 5 are located on the water and 2 sites are on higher ground overlooking the water. There are 2 sites located on the water that are walk in only. The Red Bridge River Access offers 4 sites that are walk in only and allow easy access to the Manistee River. These sites are very popular and are by reservation only Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Recreation The Upper Manistee River Area offers motorized and non-motorized boating opportunities, and fishing is excellent on the Manistee River. Wildlife viewing may include encounters with a variety of species such as bald eagles, loons, trumpeter swans, black bears,… Getting there: 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… Phone: 231-723-2211 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049020 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USDA Forest Service

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

Camp spots nearby

• Seaton Creek CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Peterson BridgePaid or permit campsite
• Sand Lake CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Pine Lake CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Bear Track CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Marzinski Horse CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Old Grade CampgroundPaid or permit campsite
• Hemlock Campground and Boat LaunchPaid or permit campsite

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