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Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground

This rustic state forest campground on the Upper Manistee River offers 30 sites (including walk-in options) surrounded by red pines and hardwoods, with direct river access via footpaths and a central staircase for paddlers and anglers.

Amenities include vault toilets and potable water, with a large group-use area accessible by canoe or foot, making it ideal for paddling trips and riverside camping.

Sites operate first-come, first-serve year-round, though seasonal roads are not plowed in winter.


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