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Walsh Road Equestrian State Forest Campground and Trail Camp
Surrounded by tall jack pines, this rustic equestrian campground is located adjacent to the Shore-to-Shore Trail, a 420-mile trail system open to hiking and horseback riding. The trail stretches east-west from Empire to Oscoda with two additional northern and southern spur trails. The facility accommodates tents and trailers and includes a submersible pump that requires a 5000-watt generator. Maximum capacity is 40 individuals. Group rates apply at this site: $6 per person per night if camping with a horse or $15 per night for a group of 6 people.
The campground is located 21.4 miles northwest of Mio via M-33 North, West Miller Road and Walsh Road and 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
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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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Equestrian camping
Group-use area
Hiking
Hunting
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Winter camping
Equestrian camping
Group-use area
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
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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