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Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Nestled beneath a red pine and hardwood forest, this quaint, rustic campground sits on the shore of the Upper Manistee River. The campground provides excellent opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. There are many places throughout the campground to access the river. The Goose Creek Trail Camp is attached to this campground and to get to the Goose Creek State Forest Campground you must drive through the Trail Camp. Both campgrounds are accessed through the same entrance off Manistee River Road.
There are nine sites for tent and small trailer use, all of which have a view of the river. The campground is located 5.5 miles west of Frederic via County Road 612 and Manistee River Road.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
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State forest campground info
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Fishing
Brown, brook and rainbow trout are caught in the Manistee River. Another nearby fishing opportunity is Lake Margrethe (10 miles south).
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Paddling
Explore the Manistee River from the campground. Carry-in access is located directly across the campground road from some campsites or centrally located between the campground and Goose Creek Trail Camp.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located along the Manistee River.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.