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Matson's Big Manistee River Campground

Matson's Big Manistee River Campground is located in Manistee, Michigan, and is a great spot for camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The campground is situated on the banks of the Manistee River, and offers a variety of amenities, including RV sites, tent sites, cabins, and a boat launch. The campground also features a playground, picnic area, and a camp store. Fishing is a popular activity at the campground, and the river is stocked with a variety of species, including bass, walleye, and trout. The campground is also close to a variety of attractions, including the Manistee National Forest, the Manistee River Trail, and the Manistee Lighthouse.

Amenities

- Tenting

• Dedicated Tenting Area

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Boating
• Fishing
• Dock
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Big Manistee River)
• Outdoor Games
• Nature Trails
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Folding Tent Campers Allowed
• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Rentals

• RV Park Model Rentals (2)
• Cabin/Cottage Rentals (4)
• Lodge Room Rentals (1)

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Fair)
• Road Type (Gravel)
• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry
• RV Supplies
• Firewood
• Ice
• Groceries
• Onsite RV Service
• Self-Service RV Wash
• Fishing Guides
• Fishing Supplies
• Onsite Rentals (7)

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Casino
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Marina
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (Campground)
• Dump Station
• Partial Handicap Access

- Internet

• WiFi Hotspot
• WiFi Hotspots (1)

- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)

• Season: Spring,Fall

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Total Spaces (75)
• Spaces Available (50)
• Max Length (38)
• Grass Sites (26)
• 30 Amp
• Dirt Sites (24)
• Seasonal Sites
• Shaded (Some)
• Full Hookups (6)
• Water (44)
• Electric (44)
• Max Amps (30)
• Back-ins (25 x 38)
• Room for Slideouts (Yes)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site
• Tent-Only Sites (11)

User Reviews

Brandi Skinner

August 17, 2025

We decided to do a last minute kayak trip. We called and she has a group leaving in 20 minutes if we could make it. We arrived and everyone was friendly and welcoming!

Joe Cottingham

August 07, 2025

Rented a cabin. Floors of the cabin are not clean, couch had dog hair on it, pillows smelled of dog, and water service smells terrible. The location on the river and trees are great. I would pick a hotel or other campground over Matson's. Place needs some maintenance. May be fine for tent camping or if you want to rough it, but not luxury for certain.

Samuel Lemanski

October 20, 2024

Great rustic campsite, my buddy had reserved for the weekend. Right across the drive from the river. Staff was incredibly friendly. And even made a suggested charter for my buddy to harvest some salmon.

Tim Brush

June 17, 2024

Great campground on the Big Manistee River. We rented the lodge for a multi-family trip and it was perfect for our needs. Clean, comfortable, and a great location on the river. Owners are friendly, helpful, and were quick to respond both before we arrived and while we were onsite.

Graham

May 27, 2024

Components of a good campsite in descending order or importance: 1. Good size lots; 2. Clean restrooms; 3. Friendly hosts/campers; 4. Amenities; 5. Something special. Matsons has very small lots, clean restrooms; Friendly hosts but unfriendly campers; no amenities and an amazing river. Hence the rating. Good for boat based fisherman but not families. I'd advise the owners to drop a few lots and develop into more amenities.

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