Government Landing
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Facilities & details
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Location
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🏞️ Attractions
Tippy Dam or Tippy Hydro was built in 1918, and is a hydroelectric dam operated by Consumers Energy. The original name of the dam was Junction Hydro, but it was renamed to honor a Consumers board of directors member, Charles W. Tippy. The dam spans the Manistee River about 170 miles west from its headwaters, and approximately 20 miles east of its mouth with Lake Michigan, which includes Manistee L
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- M-55 Market
- Whitetail Party Mart
- Corner Express
⛽ Fuel
Marathon- Fuel station
BP
🍽️ Food & drink
- Traks Bar and Grill
➕ Medical
- Wellston Medical Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Tunk Hole River Access Site
🎾 Sports
- Beachvolleyball
- Fawn Crest Golf Course
- Baseball
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Government Landing?
Government Landing is free to camp at.
Can I pitch a tent at Government Landing?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
How many sites does Government Landing have?
Government Landing has around 3 pitches.
Who runs Government Landing?
Government Landing is operated by Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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