Half a mile off M-37, Old Grade Campground sits within Manistee National Forest where forest meets the Little Manistee River. The US Forest Service maintains this drive-in facility from late April through September, accommodating RVs up to 40 feet despite rough access roads that require careful navigation.
Several sites position directly along the riverbank, where resident barred owls call through the night. The campground provides standard amenities including drinking water, restrooms, and trash service, with cell coverage available throughout most areas. Sites offer considerable spacing between neighbors, and hiking trails extend from the campground into surrounding forest. Campers exploring the broader region can find campgrounds around Manistee National Forest for additional options. The combination of river access and forest setting works well for those seeking water activities alongside woodland camping.
Description
Old Grade Campground Located on the Little Manistee River, this campground is completely surrounded by National Forest System land. There is a short interpretive hiking trail with foot bridges from the campground through a hemlock and birch forest. The campground is loctated near wetlands and many fields, making it an excellent area to view wildlife. Canoeing is not recommended on this portion of the river as it is very shallow, however, this area is popular with angerls seeking trout. Map: This brochure is set to print on 8.5x11 paper, landscape (wide) orientation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOld Grade Campground is located in Michigan near Luther
Directions
From Baldwin, MI, take State Rt. 37 north 11 miles to Forest Rt. 5190 and campground sign. Turn left onto Rt. 5190 and go 0.1 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
44.06061539 N
85.84861527 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 1 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 22 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 22 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 36 min from Midland, MI
