Campground
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Lake Michigan Recreation Area is a four loop campground located on the shoreline to Lake Michigan between Manistee and Ludington. In addition to the 99 single family sites and 3 group sites, the site also boasts a day use area with multiple picnic tables, pavilions and a playground, an amphitheater and an overlook. Arrowhead Trail, which runs through the campground, connects to the wilderness trails that traverse Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area.
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Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Sun & Moon
11:53 AM
Sunrise
5:34 PM
Solar Noon
11:14 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:32 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 10:35 PM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 20m of daylight
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
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Off Season
October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Lmra Cg Trail M1-1
easy · 1.31 mi · 23 ft gain
Lake Michigan R.A. Bike Trail
moderate · 4.92 mi · 22 ft gain
Arrowhead Trail
easy · 1.09 mi · 39 ft gain
Arrowhead Trail Shoreline
easy · 1.12 mi · 54 ft gain
Nordhouse Dunes M9-6
easy · 1.67 mi · 34 ft gain
Nordhouse Dunes to Lk Mi M9-2
easy · 1.27 mi
Nordhouse Wilderness to Lmra
moderate · 3.1 mi · 129 ft gain
Nordhouse Dunes M9-9
moderate · 0.47 mi
Things to Do
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Lake Michigan Recreation Area
Lmra Cg Trail M1-1
hiking · Lmra Cg Trail M1-1
Lake Michigan R.A. Bike Trail
cycling · Lake Michigan R.A. Bike Trail
Lake Michigan R.A. Bike Trail
hiking · Lake Michigan R.A. Bike Trail
Lake Michigan at Manistee
LAKE MICHIGAN AT MANISTEE
Manistee National Forest Campground Beach
beach · Manistee National Forest Campground Beach
Arrowhead Trail
hiking · Arrowhead Trail
Arrowhead Trail Shoreline
hiking · Arrowhead Trail Shoreline
Campgrounds & Shelters
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