manitou island transit is authorized within sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore to provide the following services: ferry transportation service to north and south manitou island, motorized guided land tours of south manitou island, transportation of personal watercraft, and charter transportation services to north and south manitou islands. The fee for group camping does not include transportation to the island. If you have questions, please call the park at 231-326-4700. 207 W River Street, PO Box 1157 | Leland, MI 49654. South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. The center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. eastern time. Manitou Island Transit Phone: 231-256-9061 | manitou@freeway.com. Come aboard the Manitou Island Transit across the crystal waters of Lake Michigan to North and South Manitou Islands, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. South Manitou Island is my favorite destination in the entire state of Michigan. sspeidel12 wrote a review Sep 2018. Very helpful crew. LELAND, Mich. — A ferry service that takes people to North and South Manitou Islands has been suspended this year because of poor dock conditions, the first time since 1917 that the … A few of these are maintained for use by the park rangers for summer housing and administrative purposes while others are historical displays. Helpful. When I visited South Manitou Island for the first time, I found a beautiful island with restored buildings of the village near the ferry docks. LELAND — High water levels at the South Manitou Island dock forced the cancellation of Thursday morning's Manitou Island Transit ferry. South Manitou Island group sites online reservation Phone reservations: Reservation Center at 1-877-444-6777. Fenton, Michigan 175 contributions 36 helpful votes. Wonderful views in any seat on the ferry. ** North Manitou Island: Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 6. South Manitou Island: Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 6. The Manitou Island Transit says it will not have its ferry boat running this year because of high water near docks and an ongoing issue with the National Park Service. The island consists of a ridge of tilted layers of limestone, buried under a blanket of glacial debris. Date of experience: August 2018. If you're unable to meet the ferry to the Manitou Islands or desire a different time of departure, we can accommodate trips. Encompassed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the island is only accessible by private boat or the Manitou Island Transit passenger ferry service that operates seasonally out of the Fishtown Dock in the town of Leeland.. Manitou Island Transit Office. Starting out bright and early, with backpacks filled with lunch goodies, we boarded the ferry for the quick ride to South Manitou Island. manitou island transit is authorized within sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore to provide the following services: ferry transportation service to north and south manitou island, motorized guided land tours of south manitou island, transportation of personal watercraft, and charter transportation services to north and south manitou islands. Share. Great trip across good ole Lake Michigan to get to South Manitou Island. :) Read more. This is a remarkable step back in time, with many original buildings still stand. Plan a day trip or camp overnight on South Manitou… Full Day: Up to 6 people, including an island tour, close-up view of the Morazon, and some fishing. A remarkable step back in time, with many original buildings still stand Phone: 231-256-9061 | @... 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