Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground
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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