Horse trailers navigate directly onto trail access from this rustic state forest campground in northern Michigan. Big Oaks Equestrian State Campground operates under the Michigan Department of Natural Resources within forested terrain, designating sites 1-8 specifically for non-equestrian campers while the remaining sites accommodate horse camping. The campground provides basic amenities including drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables, with RVs up to 40 feet permitted.
Sites sit among dense tree cover typical of the Atlanta State Forest Area, where campers can explore camping areas outside Atlanta State Forest Area throughout the region. The seasonal operation runs May through October, with campfires allowed and pets welcome throughout the grounds.
Description
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
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Map & DirectionsBig Oaks Equestrian State Campground is located in Michigan near Atlanta
Directions
Located east of I-75; north of Luzerne & Mio (Huron National Forest); south of Pigeon River Country State Forest (Elk Hill). SE corner of Avery Lake in Montmorency county.
Coordinates
44.92637809 N
84.19124828 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/21/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 54 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 3 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 4 min from Saginaw, MI
