Elk Hill Equestrian River Trail Campground sits within the forested landscape of Pigeon River Country State Forest Area, designed specifically for horse camping. The Michigan DNR manages this year-round facility with amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, plus RV accommodation up to 40 feet. Horse-specific features include manure bunkers, solid poles for highline tying, and both pump water and river access for animals. Cell phone reception exists but remains spotty throughout the area. Campers can also explore camping spots near Wolverine for additional options in the region.
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
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsElk Hill Equestrian State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Wolverine
Directions
From Vanderbilt take Sturgeon Valley Rd north approximately 22 miles. When the road turns to gravel make a left on Twin Lakes Rd. Elk Hill Trail Camp is about 6 miles down on the left hand side, follow the signs.
Address
Twin Lakes Rd.
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
Coordinates
45.18536853 N
84.42678655 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 20 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 22 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 32 min from Saginaw, MI
