Wilderness camping regulations are in effect on North Manitou Island. A backcountry permit and fee payment must be completed before camping. Permits are available on the island and on the mainland.  All trash must be packed off the island. Camping is prohibited within 300 feet of the Lake Michigan high water mark, lakes, streams, ponds, springs, buildings or other camps. Camping is prohibited on any trail.  Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people.

The small Village Campground contains eight designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse. There is a limit of two tents and four people per site.

Open FIRES are prohibited in the wilderness area. Use gas or alcohol stoves. Fires are permitted in the community fire rings at the Village Campground. Waste food or empty food containers should not be burned in the village fire pits. Please pack out all your trash.

Potable WATER is available only at the Ranger Station. There are outhouses only at the Ranger Station and Village Campground. All water should be boiled or treated with appropriate purifiers. Washing is not permitted at or in any water source. All human waste and toilet paper must be buried at least 6 inches deep.