Pine Lake Campground sits within Manistee National Forest, operated by the US Forest Service with sites available from May through October. The campground provides both drive-in and walk-in access options, with basic amenities including drinking water and restroom facilities.
Located near the lake's edge, campers can access campsites near Wellston for additional forest recreation opportunities. Sites cost $22 per night during the operating season. The walk-in sites offer a more secluded camping experience for those willing to carry gear a short distance from their vehicle.
Description
12 sites - Pine Lake Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Pine Lake. The east side of the lake is mostly privately owned and has many cabins. The west side is federally owned and is swampy and has been occupied by bald eagles over the years. The beach off the picnic area is shallow for a long distance out and gravel bottomed, and is good for swimming.
Fee Info
Per Day: $7.00 Extra Vehicle: $8.00
Reservation Info
First come
No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsManistee National Forest Pine Lake Campground is located in Michigan near Wellston
Directions
Travel east on M-55 for 17 miles. Turn right and travel south on Bosschem Rd./CR-F669 for 1 mile. Turn right and travel west on Pine Lake Rd. for 3 miles. Road terminates at the site.
Coordinates
44.195379 N
86.009229 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 39 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 47 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 3 hrs 54 min from Sheboygan, WI
