Village Campground - North Manitou Island
Closed — Closed for the 2025 season due to dock construction. The Village Campground dock and village are closed through 2025, with ferry service suspended. The island remains open for camping via private boat access only. Expected to reopen for the 2026 season, typically in April or May. Backcountry camping permits and park passes required.
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 1:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Periods of rain will continue through tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as ice-covered inland lakes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Village Campground is a small, rustic camping area located on North Manitou Island within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This remote island campground contains eight first-come, first-served designated campsites with two communal fire rings and one vault toilet. Each site is limited to two tents and four people. The campground serves as a base camp for exploring the island's 15,000 acres of wilderness, which emphasize solitude, self-reliance, and a sense of exploration. The island features abandoned orchards, historic farmhouses, and miles of hiking trails through varied terrain. Beyond the Village Campground, North Manitou Island allows open backcountry camping throughout the wilderness areas, giving adventurous campers the freedom to choose their own sites. No water is available on the island, so campers must bring all necessary supplies. The island is accessible only by boat, requiring either private watercraft or ferry service from Leland.
Directions
From Traverse City, take M-22 to Suttons Bay. Go west on M-204 towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Ferry service from Leland is suspended for 2025; access is by private boat only.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Popple Campground - South Manitou Island 8.8mi
- South Manitou Group Campground 9.8mi
- Bay Campground - South Manitou Island 9.7mi
- Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island 11mi
- D.h. Day Campground 16mi
- D. H. Day Campground Group Campground 16mi
- D.h. Day Group Campground 17mi
- White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits 27mi
- Leelanau State Park Campground 22mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sleepingbearinfo@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (231) 326-4700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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