South Manitou Group Campground
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About South Manitou Group Campground
South Manitou Group Campground is a national park campground at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
South Manitou Group Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore include D.H. Day Group Campground, D.H. Day Campground, White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits and Platte River Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 6 · 2024: 18 · 2025: 17
Location
Address
Empire, Michigan
Coordinates
45.0125, -86.0947
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 96 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
D.H. Day Group Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
D.H. Day Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Platte River Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Seaton Creek Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites
Huron-Manistee National Forests
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South Manitou Group Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book South Manitou Group Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at South Manitou Group Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at South Manitou Group Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at South Manitou Group Campground right now?
South Manitou Group Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is South Manitou Group Campground located?
South Manitou Group Campground is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.
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