Within Manistee National Forest, Bear Track Campground provides established camping from May through September in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. This forest service facility operates under federal management, serving campers who prefer developed sites within the national forest system. The campground sits in the Wellston area, where the surrounding forest offers typical northern Michigan terrain.
Campers seeking additional forest service options can explore nearby sites like Manistee National Forest Blacksmith Bayou Access Site, located just over two miles south. The seasonal operation schedule runs through late September, making this a warm-weather camping destination.
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Map & DirectionsManistee National Forest Bear Track Campground is located in Michigan near Brethren
Directions
From Wellston, MI, take Seaman Rd. south 3.9 miles through Dublin, MI. Just beyond grocery store, turn right staying on Seaman Rd., and go 3 miles to the town of Irons, MI. and 10-1/2 Mile Rd. Turn right onto 10-1/2 Mile Rd. and go 2.5 miles to Bass Lake Rd. Turn right onto Bass Lake Rd. and go 0.9 miles to an intersection. Continue straight onto 11-Mile Road (a "Bear Track Recreation Area" sign is provided.) Following the signs, go 2.5 miles and turn right onto Riverside Drive, then right again at the campground sign.
Coordinates
44.29172788 N
86.03068 W
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Drive Time
- 59 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 36 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 46 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 3 hrs 51 min from Sheboygan, WI
