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Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
This charming rustic campground is nestled in the Jordan River Valley. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and beautiful scenery located along the Jordan River, Michigan's first designated scenic river. There are 10 sites for tent and small trailer use.
The campground is located 10 miles north of Mancelona via US-131 and M-66.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Boat launch
There is carry-in access to the Jordan River located just to the east of the campground entrance.
Fishing
Brown and rainbow trout, steelhead and salmon are caught in the Jordan River.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
ORV trails or routes
The operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.
Paddling
Explore the Jordan River from the campground. There is carry-in acess to the Jordan River located just to the east of the campground entrance.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
The operation of a snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located along the Jordan River.
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.
Area map
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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