Best Equestrian Camping near Huron-Manistee National Forests

Manistee National Forest camping is some of the best the midwest has to offer. You do not need a permit to camp on the National Forests or in designated campgrounds. If your campfire will be on National Forest System lands you will not need a wood permit to cut firewood. Dispersed and Primitive tent camping within the Forests is allowed almost anywhere, unless otherwise posted closed and/or "No Camping".

Best Equestrian Sites Near Huron-Manistee National Forests (12)

    1. Manistee National Forest Marzinski Horse Trail Campground

    5 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    17 miles
    Website

    "I only spent a night here while passing through, but it's a very nice campground that's specifically suited to equestrians."

    "I wish we had a place to dump our grey water, but otherwise it was an easy drive in and had fresh water."

    2. Turtle Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Honor, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 275-7353

    "Turtle Lake is a perfect mix of campers! Very family friendly, but spaced out well enough for privacy. They have a nice beach area and areas to fish. All sites provide a good amount of shade."

    "Family friendly, there is fishing and canoeing, fire pits and swimming in the lake. They have a camp for horses too."

    3. Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

    9 Reviews
    Interlochen, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 922-5280

    "We stayed at this campground while doing the Michigan Shore to Shore Trail by horseback, therefore we were in the "horse" portion of the campground."

    "Being only a couple miles from home, I could ride my bike through the forest paths to this camp ground. The camp is located on the N.W. shore of the Lake Dubonnet resovoir."

    4. Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Fife Lake, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 857-8000

    $25 - $55 / night

    "We rented a extra site, so nobody could rent near us, sooo nice! Very close to Manistee River and canoe/raft liveries, very fun family togetherness activity."

    5. Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Grawn, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 943-4150

    $25 / night

    "Quiet, large sites, like new bath house, 7th nite free, rate$35, good location for northwestern Michigan sites Water on all outside sites. interior sites share water hookups"

    6. Scheck's Place State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    Kingsley, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 922-5280

    "The other is the trail camp. You drop your money in the box pick a spot of as much space as you want (there is hardly ever a lot of people)."

    "I like the location; very secluded in the State Forest but only a half hour from downtown Traverse City. This facility meets the recreation need of a diverse cross section of Michigan residents."

    7. Whiskey Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Custer, MI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 898-2030

    "Activities, trails, fishing, swimming or just relax! One of our family's favorite spots up north."

    8. Whiskey Creek Resort

    1 Review
    Custer, MI
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 898-2030

    "General store ,fuel on site small lake, park has a hilly layout. New showers in camping area, meeting area at club house host are excellent."

    9. Manistee National Forest Condon Lakes West Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area

    1 Review
    Bitely, MI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 745-4631

    "Got here around 1730 on a Sunday. Have the whole place to myself. Not bad getting into, signal is poor. Lots of wildlife."

    10. Timbers Edge Campground

    4 Reviews
    Hesperia, MI
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 854-0092

    "We stayed here during their Equestrian Weekends several years in a row, great hosts and large lots make this place a nice hidden gem!"

    "A lot of horses and hunters. Price was good for electric and water. Nice for dog walking. Friendly managers. No cell service"

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Guide to Huron-Manistee National Forests

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Huron-Manistee National Forests?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Huron-Manistee National Forests is Manistee National Forest Marzinski Horse Trail Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

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