Government Landing in MI -- Campground & RV Camping in Michigan

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Government Landing in MI

Public Land
692 ft
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Signed for designated sites only

Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.

Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.

Three campsites on Government Island along the Upper Manistee River in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Vault toilet facilities available. No potable water. Open April 1–November 30. Reservable through Recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. No overnight fee. Fishing and boating opportunities.

Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Sits on broad, near-level ground.

The Tippy Dam Pond shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Manistee, is 22 mi off.

September normals 48–72°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Nearby Spots
FR 9561 — Birch Grove Trailhead in MIDispersed Camping48.2miM-20 Motorsport Trailhead (FR 9920) in MIDispersed Camping48.4miFR 5507, Huron-Manistee in MIDispersed Camping48.5miNct Trailhead - M-20 (FR 9913) in MIDispersed Camping48.5miFR 9553, Huron-Manistee in MIDispersed Camping48.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Huron-Manistee National Forest, Manistee Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?