Established Camping
Pines Point Campground
About
National Forest
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Overview
Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each. Large groups can reserve the entire loop. Find out how the campground got its name when you tube or kayak the __??point__?? and see the majestic white pines standing watch over the river. Fishing is also popular in these waters.
Recreation
Fish for trout, salmon and sucker, or float in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 1 hour float. The canoe landing is walk-in.
Facilities
Five group campsites and 27 family campsites lie along the river. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Electric hookups are not available.
Natural Features
The campground is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pines and rolling hills. The White River runs for 23.6 miles on the western side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Summer temperatures are generally around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Huron-Manistee National Forests extend over almost a million acres, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry.
Nearby Attractions
Hikers can explore the White River Special Area, a primarily non-motorized area surrounded on three sides by the White River.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
QUIET- that says it all
So many campgrounds are on the roadway… not Pines Point!
Quickly, you will be among all the pine trees that earned its name… away from the road - and city/ you won’t hear traffic and best of all, you will be able to see the stars!!!
The campground had about 30 sites and a great friendly host couple! Most sites are flat and wooded enough to hang a hammock.
BEWARE: forget anything, and you have a 45 minute to an hour drive to get replacements!
Best part of this area: TUBING!! Yes! You can get in the water, tube about 30 minutes, get out, AND walk 200 yards to get back to your original entry place! YES! We do that many times In a day!
FYI: there is a backcountry where you can camp for free. We used to go there for years; however, now they require you to be in specific sites and the two track roads aren’t in as good of shape.
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If you like rustic...
This campground is great if you're into rustic sites. The group sites are so much fun. It's right on the river and the tubing is a blast! The camp host in 2017 was a little cranky but other years they've been just fine. They have bathrooms but aren't usually the cleanest and they have outhouses that are usually gross. It's a fun place if you make it fun.
Location
Pines Point Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From Hesperia, go west on M-20 for 2 miles to 192nd Avenue. Turn south for 1 mile to Garfield Road. Turn west on Garfield Road for 3 miles. Turn left and travel south on 168th Ave for 1.5 miles. 168th Ave turns into Forest Road 5637; continue on FR 5637 to the campground.
Address
168TH AVENUE
Hesperia, MI
Coordinates
43.5277778 N
86.1194444 W