Government Landing Campground
Government Landing Campground
Government Landing Campground offers 7 primitive sites along Tippy Dam Pond's backwaters, with 5 waterfront sites and a boat ramp for paddlers and anglers.
Sites include picnic tables and fire rings with vault toilets nearby, though no potable water is available; reservations are required Memorial Day through Labor Day, while off-season camping is free and first-come, first-served.
The spacious, scenic sites accommodate vehicles up to 20 feet and provide access to excellent fishing and boating opportunities on the Manistee River.
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