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Hopkins Creek State Forest Campground
Hopkins Creek State Forest Campground
Hopkins Creek State Forest Campground provides seven rustic sites for tents and small trailers. Nestled along the creek's edge within a dense evergreen forest, it offers a peaceful retreat. There's a walk-in campsite for backpackers.
This campground, sharing an access road with the Hopkins Creek Equestrian State Forest Campground and Trail Camp, prohibits both horses and ORVs.
The state forest campground is a stop along the Shore-to-Shore Trail, a 420-mile trail system open to hiking and horseback riding, that stretches east-west from Empire to Oscoda with two additional northern and southern spur trails. The Michigan Trail Riders Association assists with maintenance of the trail.
The campground is located 5.5 miles north of Arlene via M-42 and Lucas Road.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
Water access
Fishing
Trout are caught in Hopkins Creek.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
There is one walk-in site for backpackers.
Water access
This rustic campground is located along the Hopkins Creek.
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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