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White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits

★3.9(14 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore · Empire, Michigan
🏞️Lake Access🌊River Access🏖️Beach Access🌲Forest Setting🌾Open Meadow🥾Hiking

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About White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits

White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits is a national park campground at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits 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 Platte River Campground, D.H. Day Group Campground, D.H. Day Campground and South Manitou Group Campground.

Reservation Trends - White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
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Total reservations in January — 2025: 2

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Location

Address

Empire, Michigan

Coordinates

44.7379, -86.0857

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •August sees 93 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits campsite photo 1 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
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White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits campsite photo 3 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits campsite photo 4 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits campsite photo 5 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits campsite photo 6 - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits FAQ

How far in advance should I book White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits?

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 White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits?

August typically sees the highest reservation activity at White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits right now?

Yes! There are currently 7 site-nights available over the next 14 days at White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits, with availability on 7 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits located?

White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.

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