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Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites

The Upper Manistee dispersed campsites are primitive campsites on the Manistee River Backwaters of Tippy Dam Pond, located along the banks of the Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam. The Government Landing location includes 7 sites, in which, 5 are located on the water and 2 sites are on higher ground overlooking the water. There are 2 sites located on the water that are walk in only. The Red Bridge River Access offers 4 sites that are walk in only and allow easy access to the Manistee River. These sites are very popular and are by reservation only Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

General Information

April 1 – December 1

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.263275

Longitude: -85.888673

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Last updated May 19, 2025