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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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    11 mi
  • fuel station

    Glen Arbor Quick Stop

    12 mi
  • grocery

    Anderson's Glen Arbor Market IGA

    12 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    11 mi
  • trailhead

    Trailhead

    10 mi
  • attraction

    South Manitou Island Lighthouse

    2.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    12 mi

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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