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Established Camping
Haymeadow Creek NF Campground
Haymeadow Creek NF Campground is near Rapid River, MI, and features forested terrain with a creek running through the area. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Hiawatha National Forest and the Rapid River Falls, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Haymeadow Creek Campground is located approximately 11 miles from Rapid River. There are 5 medium size campsites, some with tables and fire rings and a vault toilet is available. No water is available at this site even though the map shows drinking water. Please be sure to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash receptacles. Haymeadow Creek is a high quality trout stream. Anglers will be challenged to catch the wary brook trout. The well-marked Haymeadow Creek Trail from the campground takes you along a winding path, across small bridges, through a heavily forested area lined with many varieties of ferns and wild plants. The trail of approximately 1 mile leads you along the creek to a footbridge at the Haymeadow Falls rapids. A short 1/2 mile spur near the north trailhead connects you to the 40 mile Bay de Noc Grand Island National Recreation Trail, which is used for hiking and horseback riding.Link to Campground Map.
Location
Haymeadow Creek NF Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From Rapid River drive 1.6 miles east on US-2 to County Road 509, turn left (east) on Co. Road 509 and drive north 9.4 miles to the entrance. The campground is near Haymeadow Creek and has direct access to two hiking trails.
Coordinates
46.02065838 N
86.85757418 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Haymeadow Creek NF Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Green Bay
- 2 hrs 44 min from Appleton
- 3 hrs 36 min from Wausau
- 4 hrs 15 min from Traverse City
