Details
9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Open??
Amenities
Toilets
Directions
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.
Rates & Fees
Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons
Nightly fee for Weather Station Campground for 1-4 persons
Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons
Nightly fee for Weather Station Group Campground for 7-20 persons
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.Regulations Overview
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.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
No accessible facilities
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
not allowed
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No accessible camping
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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