Bay Campground
Photo: NPS
About
The Bay Campground is the closest campground to the dock. Bring water filtration equipment because there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 25 individual sites and 3 group sites.
Campsites
Location
9922 Front Street
Empire, MI 49630
Fees
Hours
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Reservations
Reservations Required for group sites
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From Traverse City, Michigan, take M-22 to Sutton's Bay. Go west on M-204 from Sutton's Bay towards Leland. Turn north at the junction of M-22 and M-204 to Leland. Take the ferry from Leland to South Manitou Island.
Weather
Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.
Accessibility
No accessible facilities
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.
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No Roads
Designated Primitive Campsites