Dispersed camping in Hiawatha National Forest keeps things minimal at Mackinac Trail Camp, a drive-in site managed by the US Forest Service outside Moran, Michigan. Available spots are limited. One reviewer noted finding only a single usable area, and it was already occupied, which suggests campers should arrive with a backup plan. Bugs are reportedly heavy here, so bring adequate protection. The Carp River Campground, roughly a mile north, offers a nearby alternative if the site is taken.
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Map & DirectionsMackinac Trail Camp is located in Michigan near Moran
Coordinates
46.01860055 N
84.71970345 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 41 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 43 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 53 min from Saginaw, MI
