Openings · last 7 days
0
Availability is not tracked here yet
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Lake Michigan at Manistee. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233714
When Lake Michigan at Manistee reopens
Lake Michigan at Manistee's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
92
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 25 of 92 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (27.2%), with Tuesday (17) and Monday (15) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysLead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–13.2 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 034 | 6 | 6.5% |
| 060 | 6 | 6.5% |
| 032 | 6 | 6.5% |
| 063 | 6 | 6.5% |
| 070 | 5 | 5.4% |
Site 034 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 6. One free watch covers every site here.
About Lake Michigan at Manistee
Overview
Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach. This family campground provides an array of hiking and biking trails, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking.
Recreation
A hardwood forest gives way to a beautiful sandy beach at the shores of the lake with a playground for younger campers. Trout fishing in Lake Michigan is another big draw.
Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler.
The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area.
Facilities
An amphitheater offers educational programs throughout the peak season. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, beach access and an overlook deck. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and pedestal grills.
Group campsites can each accommodate a maximum of 50 guests.
Natural Features
The recreation area sits on the eastern banks of Lake Michigan along Porter Creek, due north of Hamlin Lake. As the second largest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan provides stunning views and limitless options for water recreation. It covers a whopping 22,400 square miles and ranks as the fifth largest lake in the world.
The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
53 monitored sitesRVs up to 54 ftNo hookups51 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From the north, take US-31 south 10 miles from its junction with M-55 in Manistee, then right on Forest Trail Road (FS 5629) for 8 miles to the site. From the south, take US-31 north 11.5 miles from its junction with US-10 at Scottville, then left onto Forest Trail Road (FS 5629) for 8 miles the site.
Lower Pennisula, MI231-723-0141
BikingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingSwimming Site
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-233714 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233714 · Lake Michigan at Manistee · MI12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Lake Michigan at Manistee?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 92 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Lake Michigan at Manistee, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Lake Michigan at Manistee?
Campsite Sniper detected 92 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Lake Michigan at Manistee?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 25 of 92 (27.2%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Lake Michigan at Manistee fit a 35-foot RV?
40 of the 51 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 54 ft. 48 of those 51 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lake Michigan at Manistee?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-13.2 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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