Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 23 total · 3 reservable · 20 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.0033, -86.1103
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
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 23 sites on record. 3 sites are reservable and 20 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 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 Campground1.0 mi
- Bay Campground - South Manitou Island1.1 mi
- Popple Campground - South Manitou Island3.0 mi
- D.H. Day Group Campground8.4 mi
- D.H. Day Campground8.5 mi
- D. H. Day Campground8.6 mi
- D. H. Day Campground Group Campground8.6 mi
- Village Campground - North Manitou Island10.8 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.
