Details
9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630
Lat:45.003301
Lng:-86.110347
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 16, 2026
Campground
Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island
National Park ServiceCampground
9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630
National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 16, 2026
The Weather Station Campground overlooks Lake Michigan from the bluffs on the south side of the island. Camp sites are well secluded from each other and have fire pits for open fires. Follow the wooded trail past the lighthouse about 1.3 miles to the campground. Bring water filtration equipment since there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 20 individual sites and 3 group sites.
The campground is open seasonally.
Toilets
From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to South Manitou Island.
Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons
Nightly fee for Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons
Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons
Nightly fee for Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons
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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