usfsnational forest

Government Landing Access

usfs · MI

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  • 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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    2.3 mi
  • fuel station

    Marathon

    4.8 mi
  • grocery

    Larry's Grocery

    9.4 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    1.6 mi
  • trailhead

    Upper River Road Nct Trailhead

    1.6 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    2.1 mi
  • recreation site

    Government Landing

    0.4 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.