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Mead Creek State Forest Campground

Mead Creek Campsite

Mead Creek State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-341-2355

Nestled on the Manistique River, this rustic campground offers exceptional paddling and fishing adventures. Nine sites accommodate tents and small trailers, offering a range of experiences. Riverfront sites (1-4) provide immediate access to the water and picturesque views, while the remaining sites are perched on a bluff. The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.

The campground is located six miles southwest of Germfask via M-77 and County Road 436.

Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

A boat launch is located on the Manistique River within the campground. Please note that the water can fluctuate quite a bit. Drivers must use a narrow wooden bridge to access the boat launch.

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Fishing

Walleye, bass and pike can be caught in the Manistique River.  

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

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ORV trails or routes

The operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. Trail 8 is adjacent to the campground.

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Paddling

Paddle one of the Michigan’s longest, undeveloped rivers. Suitable for paddlers of all skill levels, this twisty, sandy bottom natural river has depths ranging between two to 10 feet. This river starts at Manistique Lake and flows southwesterly more than 70 miles, emptying into Lake Michigan in Manistique. 

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

The operation of a snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located along Mead Creek and the Manistique River.  

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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