North Manitou Island - Village Campground

Dare we say best island backcountry camping in Michigan? Sounds like bliss to us. If you venture to North Manitou Island, plan to camp overnight. A backcountry permit and fee payment must be completed before camping, you can obtain a map of the island and hiking trails when you obtain your permit. View the island map here. Camping is allowed almost anywhere on the island except within 300 feet of the Lake Michigan high water mark, lakes, streams, ponds, on any trail, buildings and other camps.

The small Village Campground on the island contains designated campsites, two fire rings, and one outhouse. Open fires are prohibited in the wilderness area, so if you;re jonesin’ to toast up some s’mores, take it to the village! PS, don’t take firewood to the island, and make sure to review the Backcountry Camping Regulations before you embark, voyager!