Established Camping
Manistee National Forest Pine Lake Campground
Manistee National Forest Pine Lake Campground is located near Wellston, MI, surrounded by forested terrain and the waters of Pine Lake. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the North Country Trail and the Tippy Dam Recreation Area, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
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).
Location
Manistee National Forest Pine Lake Campground is located in Michigan
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
Detours Nearby
Manistee National Forest Marzinski Horse Trail Campground
15 min away
Seaton Creek Campground
31 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Traverse City
- 1 hr 39 min from Muskegon
- 1 hr 47 min from Grand Rapids
- 3 hrs 54 min from Sheboygan
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageLast on 5/11/25
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
