Bay Campground - South Manitou Island
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 28 total · 3 reservable · 25 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.0189, -86.1028
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Bay Campground is the closest campground to the dock. Bring water filtration equipment because there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 25 individual sites and 3 group sites.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is this site free?
No. this site charges $10.00. 3 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to this site?
this site has 28 sites on record. 3 sites are reservable and 25 are first come.
How do I get to this site?
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.
What is the weather like at this site?
Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.
What are the rules at this site?
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.
Nearby
- South Manitou Group Campground0.6 mi
- Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island1.1 mi
- Popple Campground - South Manitou Island2.0 mi
- D.H. Day Group Campground9.3 mi
- D.H. Day Campground9.3 mi
- D. H. Day Campground9.4 mi
- D. H. Day Campground Group Campground9.4 mi
- Village Campground - North Manitou Island9.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
