Northern Exposure Campground
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Northern Exposure
What's on-site at Northern Exposure
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Northern Exposure, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Seaton Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fletcher Creek (Primitive) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Red Bridge River Access Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Government Landing Site 21 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Northern Exposure -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 238 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Honor | 143 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 11 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Northern Exposure -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston Tippy Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wellston 0.8 N | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grawn 1.3 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Benzonia 5.3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beulah 7ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kingsley 2.7 Ene | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Green Lake Township Memorial Park
- Interlochen State Park
- Mitchell State Park
- Blair Township Park
- Kenwood Heritage Park
- Diggins Park
Boat launches
- North 11 Road 5798, Springville Township
- North Coates Highway Dickson Township
- Red Bridge River Access Site
- Harvey Bridge River Access Hanover Township
- Government Landing Access Dickson Township
- North 27 Road Colfax Township
Fishing spots
- Suicide Bend Fishing Site
- Lake Cadillac
- Lake Dubonnet
- Lake Arcadia (Public Fishing Dock At Grebe Park)
- Hopkins Creek
- Fife Lake
Points of interest
- Caberfae Scenic Overlook
- Adventure Island
- Manton Area Historical Museum
- Udell Lookout Tower
- Kiss Monument
- Manistee County Courthouse Fountain
Paddle runs
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
- Southern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Mouth At Lake Michigan
- Southeastern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Northwetern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Northern Exposure as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Northern Exposure
Can I make reservations at Northern Exposure?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Northern Exposure?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Northern Exposure.