81% (27 reviews)
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You’re going to feel like you struck gold when you visit Huron-Manistee National Forest and you might actually strike gold! Along with hiking and horseback riding in the fairytale forest of lower Michigan, you can also pan for gold or hunt for natural minerals and geodes. If a sparkly souvenir isn’t your fancy, tube down the AuSable National Scenic River or explore the Nordhouse Dunes. The Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary is delight for all your senses and a spot to get that epic panoramic shot. This is a place you’ll want to discover for more than a day, so crack a few fireside brews at one of Huron-Manistee’s campgrounds. You’ll have no issues here striking it rich in both scenery and fun.
81%
27 ratings · 13 reviews
November 2021
Camped her a few years ago, it def was quiet. Fishing with the kids was a blast, not much activity on the lake actually. The sites where very clean and the toilets were ok. The host was very informative and willing to do what he could for us..
Dean J.
3 years on Hipcamp
October 2021
I have been camping at Sulak for years, the sites are a good distance apart and setup well. There are fire pits, picnic tables and lantern holders at all 12 sites. There are vaulted toilets by the campsites and down by the river access that are maintained by the DNR. The campground has changed over the years, but is still a favorite for me and my boys.
Dean J.
3 years on Hipcamp
October 2020
Equestrian camps are for horse campers.
Poles are to tie up horses on a high line.
True, this Equestrian camp is not often.
used. but it is so disappointing to arrive with a big rig, four horses and find all the pull through sites occupied by tents and children who have no idea how to behave around horses.
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Judy B.
4 years on Hipcamp
September 2019
Nichols Lake South Campground is a National Forest campground and does accept reservations. I make mine every year.
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Tracy T.
5 years on Hipcamp
August 2019
I definitely would not recommend this campground to anyone. There was no Beach maybe 50 feet. The so-called host has nothing to do with the campground. And the ranger that Patrols the campground is very hostile. I would not even recommend this Campground for prisoners. Never again will I camp at a federal Campground again.
Robin E.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2019
One of the best kept secrets in Michigan, this campground has beautiful, large sites covered with trees, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan.
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Jill W.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2019
This is a great place to keep your car while you backpack the Manistee River Loop. Unfortunately, the Loop itself has become really crowded -- it's best to go during the week.
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Jill W.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2017
If you search well enough or in advance you can find some secluded spots to post up up for some amazing summer weekends.
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Adam P.
7 years on Hipcamp
September 2017
We stayed at the free campsites just east of the recreation area in the national forest. There is a long dirt road called Green Road in the national forest with signs that say to not park on the west side of the road. Lots of great open campsites with fire rings. No amenities in the national forest.
Kate M.
7 years on Hipcamp
September 2017
We stayed here on 8/10/17
We had this campground all to ourselves for three days! There are a few sites that are better suited for a small R/V or tent and others with full pull-through capabilities. Little known site as far as we can tell; most people were an hour north in the dunes. National Parks were all at capacity when we ventured down here.
There was one outhouse for the whole camp and a hand water pump (I don't think the water is potable coming from this one).
We would visit this place again. I wouldn't know how to review this for the equestrian adventurers. There were several hitching posts in the camp.
Kate M.
7 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
This little gem of a campground is nicely tucked away in the Manistee National Forest. It is clean and comfortable with nice large sites. The best thing is that you can hop right on the Manistee River Trail and hike along the east side of the Manistee River for about 10 miles. If you cross the bridge to the other side you can take the North Country Trail back to a foot bridge and arrive right back at the campground. It's gorgeous 20 mile hike.
Jeff M.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2016
Based on this recommendation, I took my family to camp here. I followed the Google Maps to "Pines Point Campground". I don't recommend doing this because we went down a super sketchy muddy road with no signs except for "Private Property". We arrived at the 'destination' and it was a deadend with thousands of flies swarming the car, probably from all the dead bodies of previous idiots who followed Google Maps.
We ended up going to White River Campground, which is your typical public location. After our experience at Creepy Hollow, we didn't mind being in the company of others. I'm sure this place is actually pretty cool, but it's so off-the-grid that you might need a helicopter to get there.
Colin T.
8 years on Hipcamp
July 2015
A rustic walk-in campground with plenty of room to roam. Popular spot for recreational water craft to put in and out. There are 2 groups sites which means there is a 50/50 chance you'll have a loud, late night group on the weekends.
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Rick H.
9 years on Hipcamp
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