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Popple Campground - South Manitou Island
federal · Empire, MI
- dump station11 mi
- fuel station12 mi

NPS · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 11 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 12 mi
fuel station
Glen Arbor Quick Stop
- 12 mi
grocery
Anderson's Glen Arbor Market IGA
- 11 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 10 mi
trailhead
Trailhead
- 2.9 mi
attraction
South Manitou Island Lighthouse
- 12 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- 9922 Front Street · Empire, MI 49630
- (231) 326-4700
- nps.gov
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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