Established Camping
Mack Lake ORV Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!The recent ice storm on March 29, 2025 and subsequent wind events have left many downed and damaged trees across the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forests that have interrupted recreation opportunities on motorized and non-motorized trails.Crews are actively working to clear trees and debris from Forest Service roads and trails.Visitors should expect down trees and other debris on trails and roads Please slow down and use caution. Access to areas may be limited on the Forest. This may impact the ability of first responders, such as ambulance and fire first responders, to respond to an emergency. Hikers, equestrians and motorized trail users can locate affected trails on our website at or call the Mio Ranger District Office at (989) 826-3252.https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/alerts
Description
USDA Forest Service
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Overview
Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by bouys. With an ORV trailhead located within the campgroud, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location for ORV trail riders.
Recreation
Water Activities: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. ORV Riding: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade
Facilities
The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Mack Lake have picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.
Natural Features
The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.
Location
Mack Lake ORV Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests is located in Michigan
Directions
From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 6 miles. Turn left and travel east on County Rd. 604 for 4 miles. Turn left and travel north on FR 4460 for 1 mile. Turn left and travel west on County Rd. 489 for 1 mile.
Coordinates
44.578778 N
84.064904 W
Detours Nearby
Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
31 min away
Huron-Manistee National Forest
39 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Bay City
- 1 hr 30 min from Saginaw
- 1 hr 31 min from Midland
- 1 hr 39 min from Traverse City
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Fires
