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Johnsons Crossing Trail Camp
Johnsons Crossing Trail Camp
This rustic group camping area is designed for equestrian campers riding 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. Located in the beautiful Pigeon River Country this peaceful, secluded campground is the perfect oasis for equestrian campers.
This group campground has a maximum capacity of 100 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Amenities include a submersible pump, which requires a 5000-watt generator to run. This campground is gated. The campground is located 14 miles east of Gaylord via M-32 East, Wilkinson Road, Marquardt Road, Sparr Road and Johnson Crossing Grade.
Group rates apply at this site: $6 per person with a minimum of 10 people. Groups wishing to use this campground should contact Otsego Lake State Park at 989-732-5485 to make reservations. If the group will use multiple campgrounds, please contact the Cadillac Operations Service Center at 231-775-9727 x. 6006.
This campground is maintained with the help of the Michigan Trail Riders Association.
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
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Operating dates and amenities
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Equestrian
Equestrian camping
Group-use area
Hiking
Hunting
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Winter camping
Equestrian
Equestrian camping
Group-use area
This campground is intended for group use and may not be used for single camps.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
Area map
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Interactive map
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