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Bear Track Campground

Bear Track Campground near Irons, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Manistee National Forest and the Pine River, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

Bear Track Campground Bear Track got its name many years ago from a bear track found while building the site. A 1.5 mile trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Fishing is a popular activity for this area. Map: This brochure is set to print on 8.5x11 paper, landscape (wide) orientation.

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Location

Bear Track Campground is located in Michigan

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Directions

From Manistee - Travel east on M-55 for 14 miles. Turn right and travel south on E. Udell Hills Rd. for 5.5 miles. Turn left and travel south on Skocelas Rd. for .5 miles. Turn left and travel east on Little River Rd.. for 4 miles. Turn left and travel north on FR 5202 into the site.

Coordinates

44.14632612 N
86.03083428 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2024

Rustic seclusion.

No running water.
No electricity.

No flush toilets.

No internet.
No phone signal.

Pure heaven.

Rustic campsites. 50-100 yards from the river. Great water from the pump. Nice clean vault toilet. Very quiet at night. Peaceful and beautiful. We've gone ever year for the last 5 years. Going again next year.

Highly recommend a satellite-based GPS unit like Garmin or TomTom in your car. I was serious when I said no phone signal so Google Maps ain't gonna' get you there.

SiteHave slept at sites #4, #2, and #7. #4 was our favorite.
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by H. S., August 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by H. S., August 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by H. S., August 22, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2023

Absolute silence

We tent camped here for a week, we are people who love the quiet the rustic and the simple when it comes to camping and this place checked those boxes. centrally located for hiking in the national forest or fishing and not far for a beach day, the $24 a night felt well spent.

The little manistee river is down a small ridge along the backside of the campground, by the group site there is kayak and canoe launch. Vault toilets clean and serviced daily and seriously the silence at night when there was strangely no wind, no bugs, pure silence outside, was amazingly eerie. We also heard a wolf pack howling multiple nights.

Absolutely would stay again. If you want to throw down and be loud or need a lot of amenities this isnt for you

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by Sabrina D., August 1, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2023

Rustic camping in the forest

I stayed just one night, but would happily come back. Nice setting, good site size, and close locations for water and bathrooms. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table with cooktop extension. Sites are quite flat and all well shaded.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by Michael M., July 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by Michael M., July 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Bear Track Campground by Michael M., July 25, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Bear Track Campground?

    Bear Track Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Bear Track Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Track Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bear Track Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bear Track Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bear Track Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.