State Park
Government Landing Campground
Manistee National Forest · Brethren, MI
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- Address:Brethren, MI
About
[Manistee National Recreation River](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/25375562445_1e0dc3a721.jpg) This camping area is named for Government Island. The 3 campsites are part of the Forest Services' 41 designated dispersed sites along the Upper Manistee River. The main access road along the powerline is a snowmobile trail in the winter. Brochure with map : Manistee River This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Albums Manistee River
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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