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Leelanau has many opportunities for camping, with tent or RV. No matter where you are, there is something nearby that is a must see. Below is a list of public camping areas. If you would like to find a private campground, please visit Leelanau.com, or our local Chamber of Commerce.
For a great listing of day trips take a look at Traverse Magazines site. |
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D.H. Day Campground Platte River Campground South Manitou Island Camping North Manitou Island Camping Leelanau State Park |
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Sleeping Bear Dunes: D.H. Day Campground D.H. Day Campground is open from spring to fall on a first-come, first-served basis. It is located near the Dune Climb, the museums and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. D.H. Day is 88 private sites with water and vault toilets as well as easy access to beaches on Lake Michigan Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: 1-800-365-CAMP. |
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Platte River Campground is open year-round, on a first-come, first-served basis. Pull-in and pull-through sites are available for RV's, including electrical hookups. Tent and walk-in sites are also available, some with electrical hookups. Nearby is also a backcounty campground for backpacking enthusiasts. Platte River Campground consists of 179 sites, with 44 reservable through the National Lakeshore at 1-800-365-CAMP.
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South Manitou Island permits camping at three locations: the Bay, Weather Station and Popple Campgrounds. The island is small with a fragile ecosystem and low impact camping is the rule. There is no transportation to the campgrounds so all camping gear and supplies must be packed in and out. Large group sites are available only by reservation from the Park Service. Please call the Park Service at 231-326-5134 or 1-800-365-CAMP (2267) for reservations.
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North Manitou Island offers 15,000 acres of wilderness with a visitor use concept that emphasizes solitude, self-reliance and a sense of exploration. Camping on North Manitou is "open": you choose the campsite! The primary visitor activities include hiking, swimming, backcountry camping and backpacking. The island itself is home to a large whitetail deer herd and is the summer range for a variety of raptors (including the Bald Eagle). In the fall, special trips are available for hunters.
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Leelanau State Park offers a Lighthouse and Museum, rustic campgrounds along Lake Michigan, two mini cabins (each with room to sleep four), eight and one half miles of hiking/skiing trails, and a picnic area with shelter/playground.Leelanau State Park 15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd. Northport, MI 49670 phone: (231) 386-5422 |
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This page last updated on 4/20/2009.