June 2016 Update since I was fantasizing about going back again:
Here's the costs when I went in
2013: $35 for the ferry, $33 for camping fee, permit and parking (
$68 total plus gas and food for trip). Now the ferry is $40 (increase of $5), parking is still $2 per day, NPS SBD Park entrance pass went from $10 to $15 (7 day permit), and backcountry camping went from $5 to $10 per night (group of 1-4).
So, in
2016 dollars, for my 4 day trip, the updated cost is
$103 plus gas and food. It's still a great place to visit and if you travel in a group of 4 or less, it's not bad...Solo travelers take a hit, but for a place that has some of the best beaches in Michigan, North Manitou rocks
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