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Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore - Weather Station Campground

Weather Station Campground on South Manitou Island offers 20 individual campsites and 3 group sites with inspiring views of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Passage, and Sleeping Bear Dunes from the mainland.

Located about a mile beyond the lighthouse on the island's south side, the forested campsites are well-secluded and accessible via woodland trails, though visitors must be self-sufficient—bring water filtration equipment, carry all gear, and store food in hard containers to prevent wildlife access.

Note that there are no modern amenities on the island beyond the ranger station area, and access requires ferry transportation to South Manitou Island.


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