Government Landing
This camping area is named for Government Island. The 3 campsites are part of the Forest Services' 41 designated dispersed sites along the Upper Manistee River. The main access road along the powerline is a snowmobile trail in the winter.
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General Information
Location - Manistee National Recreation River, Government Island
Nearby Recreation Areas - None
County - Manistee
April 1 - November 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
No Fees are required for this site.
Canoe Rentals -
- Manistee
- Manistee Paddlesport Adventures
- Irons
- Enchanted Acres
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.26666
Longitude: -85.88833
Directions
From Manistee -
- Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 6 miles.
- Turn right and travel east on Coates Hwy. for 3.5 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on Dilling Rd. for 2.5 miles.
- Turn left and travel northeast on Upper River Rd. for 2.5 miles to the entrance of the site.
From Brethren -
- Drive 3.5 miles east on Coates Hwy.
- Turn right onto Dilling Rd. And drive 2.5 miles.
- Turn left onto Upper River Rd. and drive 2.5 miles northeast to the entrance of the site.
Parking
7 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
