That’s part of the thrill of backcountry camping on North Manitou Island. It’s all up to you. The island rests in Lake Michigan about 12 miles west of Leland and is part of the Sleeping Bear ...

North Manitou Island - Group Camping. There is an unlimited number of sites, but groups are limited in size to 5-10 people. No reservations are necessary. Camping on South Manitou Island.

Camping on north Vancouver Island Question: I’m planning a trip to the north end of Vancouver Island to go fly-fishing, camping, and hiking. It seems hard to find a decent map.

Now’s your chance to cosplay Robinson Crusoe: an entire island with four campsites is available to rent in the middle of the Alafia River, about a 20-minute drive south of Tampa (from $65).

At about 4.5 square miles, Kelleys Island is the largest U.S. island in Lake Erie, nearly twice as big as better-known Put-in-Bay, about 3 miles west. Put-in-Bay gets most of the attention – not ...

The island features 40 primitive, walk-in campsites that are anywhere from a few hundred yards to half a mile from the ferry dock. Carts are available for transporting gear, but the trails are rustic.

But island camping also can be lonely, ... The boat ramp, campsite and outhouse are found on the lake’s north end. Upon arrival, I met a family that has been coming here for 20 years.