US Forest Service$14/night
Sleeping Bear Backcountry MI
Empire, Michigan, Michigan574 ft🗓 May–Oct
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Backcountry camping in Sleeping Bear Dunes NL. Massive Lake Michigan dunes, Manitou Island ferry camping.
Peak season temperatures
66°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Common Snapping TurtleCanada GooseChinook SalmonCommon LoonWhite-tailed Deer
Activities
Sand Dune HikingSwimmingKayakingBackpacking
Amenities
Dune AccessLake Michigan AccessBear Box
Site types
BackpackTentBoat Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- $14/night
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 574 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–66°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (47)
- Coordinates
- 44.7734, -86.1334
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