Government Landing Access
USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.2686, -85.8855
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. Brochure with map: Manistee River This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to 'shrink to printable area ', this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Albums Manistee River
From the USFS.
Is Government Landing Access free?
Yes. Government Landing Access is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to Government Landing Access?
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.
Nearby
- Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites1.6 mi
- Red Bridge River Access Site1.6 mi
- Sawdust Hole Angler Access3.3 mi
- PETERSON BRIDGE6.3 mi
- Peterson Bridge South Campground6.3 mi
- SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND7.2 mi
- Seaton Creek Recreation Area7.3 mi
- SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND7.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
