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Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites, a Forest Service campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests

Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites

Campground11 sitesReservable

Photo: USDA Forest Service

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About this campground

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.
From the USDA Forest Service's description on Recreation.gov.

Sites and hookups

Campsites
11
Sites by type
4 tent
Max RV length
20 ft
Waterfront sites
9
Walk-in sites
6
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Vault toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Boat ramp
  • Water access

RV parks near Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites

Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.

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Public recreation nearby

Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.

Data Source: Recreation.gov

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