Government Landing Access
usfs · MI
- dump station2.3 mi
- fuel station4.8 mi
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About
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
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 2.3 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 4.8 mi
fuel station
Marathon
- 9.4 mi
grocery
Larry's Grocery
- 1.6 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 1.6 mi
trailhead
Upper River Road Nct Trailhead
- 2.1 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 0.4 mi
recreation site
Government Landing
Forest road access near this stay: GOVERNMENT LANDING ACCESS in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MI
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

