White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
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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.
Total reservations in January — 2025: 2
Location
Address
Empire, Michigan
Coordinates
44.7379, -86.0857
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

Platte River Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

D.H. Day Group Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

D.H. Day Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

South Manitou Group 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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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?
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits 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 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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