This rustic campground, nestled within a pine forest on the Manistee River, features 25 sites suitable for tents and small trailers, six of which are nestled in a large field adjacent to the river and North Country Trail. The intention is for these six sites to be used by river paddlers and through hikers on the North Country Trail.
It's a popular destination for hiking and backpacking because it connects to the North Country Trail and is part of the 21-mile Fife Lake Loop, connecting the campground to Spring Lake State Forest Campground. A kayak landing on the Manistee River provides easy access to the campground for paddle campers.
The campground is located 7 miles north of Manton via US-131 and Old US-131.
Brown trout, rainbow trout, bass, walleye and suckers are caught in the Manistee River.
Group camping is available in the walk-in campsite area of the campground.
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. Access is only available from the north.
There are six paddle- and/or hike-in sites that are accessible from the trail and river.
The campground is accessible by water and provides excellent paddling along the Manistee River. Carry-in access is located within the campground.
The campground has six walk- and/or paddle-in sites near the waters edge.
This rustic campground is located along the Manistee River.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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