Popple Campground - South Manitou Island
Campground · Michigan ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) · Open Access
- 653 ft
- Elevation
The Popple Campground is the furthest from the dock (about 3.5 miles), so you are likely to have fewer people camping there. The campground is close to the beach on the northern tip of the island. Bring water filtration equipment since there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 7 individual sites
Getting there
Popple Campground - South Manitou Island directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/smicamping.htm.
45.04602, -86.11620 · 45°2'45.7"N 86°6'58.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 29 | 31 | 41 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Low °F | 16 | 16 | 22 | 31 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 19 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Popple Campground - South Manitou Island
- Can you reserve a site at Popple Campground - South Manitou Island?
- No. Popple Campground - South Manitou Island is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (231) 326-4700
- Email sleepingbearinfo@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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