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Herrick Recreation Area, near Clare, Michigan, is a cozy campground that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by nature. With spacious, wooded sites, it’s a great spot for families and friends to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

The campground features electric hookups and clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers that are maintained regularly. Campers appreciate the friendly staff and the availability of firewood for those classic campfire nights. One visitor noted, “The sites were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ trailer,” highlighting the ease of setup.

For those looking to unwind, there’s a lovely pond nearby, perfect for a bit of fishing or just relaxing by the water. The beach across the road offers a great spot for swimming, although pets aren’t allowed on that side. If you’re into biking or running, the Pier-Marquette Rail Trail is just a short distance away, providing scenic routes to explore.

While some campers mentioned the occasional noise from other sites, the overall vibe is friendly and respectful, making it a solid choice for a weekend getaway. Whether you’re here to fish, kayak, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the pines, Herrick Recreation Area has plenty to offer.

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Location

Herrick Recreation Area is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Address

6320 E Herrick Rd
Clare, MI 48617

Coordinates

43.800212 N
84.721673 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2023

Great quiet beautiful little campground

We stayed on site 78. It's slightly sloped but leveling is easy. Biiiig sites here. The first 3 areas you pass on the way in are in sun all day, more or less. (Near the cabins) The rest are in pine stands and really is a nice place to be. As per the normal, pines bring sap, so expect that.

Day use is across the street. Playground, beach, etc. One pond near the camping area. Would like to see a big playground near the camping sites, vs a swing set behind the bathroom house. Probably yell less at the kids if they had one near your campers

One septic station, enter it from the pines side as the hole is on the East side.

We enjoyed our stay, except the inconsiderate, yelling people at site 67. They should have been booted out in my opinion. CONSTANTLY yelling.. seriously... Dog yapping while they just sit there, letting him. Once they piled into that old Winnie, it was a much more pleasant experience. I'm sure everyone in that pod was glad when they stopped the constant yelling.

Wish we had a canoe or kayaks to fart around on the ponds. In lieu of that, we fed the fish some bread. Not exciting, but relaxing.

Staff was great. They make rounds every hour or so, but the loud site clammed up when they heard the Gator coming down the road. Didn't bother us in the least.

They sell wood, $5/bundle on our visit, with delivery. Pretty standard price for this area, with the exception of the gas station nearby, which asks $10+ for the same size bundle (they don't sell much).

Overall, we liked it. Nice, small, fairly quiet campground. Power at the sites and a centrally located water spigot.

For the price ($80 for 3 nights) it's great. Slightly cheaper than Wilson State Park, at $67 (I think, total) for 2 nights. It's a happy mix between boondocking and full on state park.

Site78
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Dj W., July 16, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Nice and peaceful

Nice and peaceful Fourth of July weekend. We stayed in the “pines” part of the park, it was nice and shady. The sites closer to the lake were more full sun. The bathrooms and showers were about the same as a small state park. Bathrooms were cleaned three times a day and the showers were just the right temperature - not too hot and not too cold. It was close to home so we saved money on gas.

Site47
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2020

Quiet, wooded sites

Nice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.

  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Macy M., September 15, 2020
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Macy M., September 15, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Peaceful, fishing and kayaking

Small but sweet campground. If given the choice get a site in the pine loops. It's more of a walk from the lake but the other loops have no shade and seem more crowded together. We had site #24 and it was fairly ideal and very roomy. There is the Pier- Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc. Electric hook up was fine. Bathrooms are cleaned 3 x a day. Showers were warm and clean. This is Amish country and the campground has horse hitching posts near the fishing lakes. We saw a horse and buggy hitched up there. But I imagine anyone could ride their horse there then hitch up while they fish or wade in the water. Beach is across the road from the park and no pets/dogs allowed in that side of the park. Other campers there were courteous and respectful of quite hours. I would stay there again if I had another event bring me to this area.

  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Jennifer H., August 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Jennifer H., August 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Jennifer H., August 2, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2019

Great stay

This is a really good family campground in the middle of Michigan. Campsites are spacious and wooded. There is a lake for swimming ability to fish and put in a kayak. Sites have electric with shared water. Campground registration is efficient and friendly. Wood can be purchased at the campground. The small town of Clare is nearby with groceries, ice cream, restaurants and gas.

  • Review photo of Herrick Recreation Area by Sue B., July 10, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Rustic but fun

Rustic feel as all sites are electric but no water hook up. There are spigots in the center as well as a dump station and potable water fill. My family has camped here for years as it is close to home. They sell fire wood and the bath houses are cleaned multiple times as day and the showers are usually pretty warm as well. Great place to camp as a group. A few different play grounds and a full beach across the road.

Site68
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Herrick Recreation Area?

    Camping at Herrick Recreation Area can cost between $15.00 and $25.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Herrick Recreation Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Herrick Recreation Area has 30 amp electric hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Herrick Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Herrick Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Herrick Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Herrick Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Herrick Recreation Area?

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