Can you go to North Manitou Island?
Access to North and South Manitou Islands is by private boat or by passenger ferry service run by Manitou Island Transit (231-256-9061). The boat trip can be cool even in summer, so plan ahead and bring a jacket. On your way to the islands you will see the North Manitou Island Lighthouse Crib.
Does anyone live on North Manitou Island?
North Manitou Island is located in Lake Michigan, approximately 12 miles (19 km) west-northwest of Leland, Michigan. It is nearly eight miles long and more than four miles (6 km) wide, with 20 miles (32 km) of shoreline. It has a land area of 57.876 km2 (22.346 sq mi) and has no population.
Are there bears on Manitou Island?
On the mainland at Sleeping Bear most of the Piping Plovers nest near the mouth of the Platte River. There have also been nests in the Sleeping Bear Point area and near the Southern boundary of the park. In addition, they breed on North Manitou Island.
Are there any campsites on North Manitou Island?
Camping on North Manitou Island offers solitude and a wild beauty and nights listening to lapping waves. The small Village Campground contains eight designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse.
Where are the North Manitou Islands in Michigan?
As a lifelong Michigan resident I’ve enjoyed my share of memorable camping trips, but it wasn’t until I spent a weekend on North Manitou Island that I realized there was a side to camping I never knew existed. The Manitou Islands are a set of islands along Michigan’s National Lakeshore near the Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Are there any medical personnel on Manitou Island?
There are no stores and no medical personnel on the island. Aside from a ranger station and other campers, you’re pretty much on your own. In fact, with limited cell phone service, trail maps and markers are the only reference tools you’ll have. An experienced guide is key to a successful and safe trip for all.
