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You want primitive lakefront solitude and don't mind packing gear two miles to reach secluded sites.
White Pine Backcountry Campground
3.1817 reviews9922 Front Street
Summer Destination
Featured in:Beach Camping Michigan
Quick Facts
620 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Quick Facts
620 ftPrice
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
White Pine Backcountry Campground
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9922 Front Street
White Pine Backcountry Campground
9922 Front Street
Nearby places
Empire (approx. 2 miles), Glen Arbor (approx. 10 miles), Traverse City (approx. 30 miles)
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White Pine Backcountry Campground
No fees available
Campsite Fees
No campsite fee categories listed.
Get Notified When Available
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
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263,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
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You need vehicle access at your campsite or want developed amenities beyond basic backcountry facilities.
About Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Context for the broader area surrounding White Pine Backcountry Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
Directions
From the south (Detroit or Chicago areas) :Take US-31, US-131, US-27 to M-115 & M-37, I-75 and M-72 North to Traverse City, then west on M-72 to the Village of Empire. You will see the visitor center as you enter Empire on your right. You may also get to Empire from the south via US-31 to Ludington and then north to Manistee. You can follow either US-31 or M-22 from north of Manistee. From the north (Michigan's Upper Peninsula), take I-75 to Grayling and follow M-72 to Traverse City or take US-31 south
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