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Campground

Popple Campground - South Manitou Island

Campsite Rentals From

$10per night

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Details

9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630

Lat:45.046024
Lng:-86.116205
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Last Updated: January 7, 2026

Table Of Contents

Campground Overview

Introduction

The Popple Campground is the furthest from the dock (about 3.5 miles), so you are likely to have fewer people camping there. The campground is close to the beach on the northern tip of the island. Bring water filtration equipment since there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 7 individual sites

Campsite Details

Reservable0
First Come First Serve7
Total Sites7
Group0
Horse0
Tent Only7
Electrical Hookups0
RV Only0
Walk/Boat To7
Other0

Operating Hours

open?

Amenities

Toilets

Rates & Fees

$10.00

Popple Campground for 1-4 persons

Nightly fee for Popple Campground for 1-4 persons

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.

Regulations Overview

Camping Permits and Park Passes are required. Pets are prohibited in the campgrounds. Camp only in designated sites (does not apply to North Manitou Island). Fires are permitted only in the communal metal fire rings. Use down and dead wood only. Do not leave a fire burning unattended. Put out all fires before leaving the campground. Carry out all trash. Snowmobiles, bicycles, or any wheeled vehicle is prohibited from being on the trail or in the campground.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access

    No accessible facilities

  • RV Allowed

    No

  • RV Information

    Not allowed

  • RV Maximum Length

    0

  • Trailer Maximum Length

    0

  • ADA Information

    No accessible camping

  • Trailer Allowed

    No

  • Access Roads

    No Roads

  • Classifications

    Designated Primitive Campsites

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