US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Glen Arbor, Leelanau County, Michigan.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 6 |
| Site types | 6 group tent only area no electric |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Fees | <p>Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges an entrance fee for each vehicle (apart from camping fees). You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival at a staffed location or<a href="https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74294" rel="nofollo |
| Phone | (231) 326-4700 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Campers must take a 1.5-hour Manitou Island Transit Ferry trip or boat ride to reach it, and must backpack their gear into the campground from the dock. **Booking for individual sites on South Manitou Island are made on a first come/first served basis directly through Manitou Island Transit .** This facility is comprised of three reservable group sites at Bay Campground and three others at Weather Station Campground. Each site is open to groups of nine to 20 people only.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
South Manitou Group Campground is in Glen Arbor, Leelanau County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.