Pines Point Campground is located near Hesperia, MI, within the Huron-Manistee National Forests. The area features flat, forested terrain with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the White River for kayaking and fishing, as well as the North Country Trail for hiking enthusiasts.

## 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.
## 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.

Pines Point Campground

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Hesperia, MI has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Hesperia camping trip.

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The Best Camping Near Hesperia, Michigan

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.

If you like rustic...

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.

QUIET- that says it all

Pines Point is a rustic Manistee National Forest campground with some unique features.  There are a small number of reservable sites in something of a group camping area but most sites are not reservable.  The area is managed by concessionaire American Land and Leisure with an on-site resident manager.  Current fee for camping is $24 per night.  The campground is very beautiful in an out of the way wooded area along the White River.  Some sites are located along the river on a low bluff, with a Riverside path and several stairways to access the river. Most sites are large and well separated from other sites by trees and underbrush.  This is a rustic campground with no electric or other hookups.  There are conveniently located water spigots with good volume and pressure located throughout the campground. One of the unique features however, is that there is a restroom building with flush toilets!   There is a day use/picnic area adjacent to the campground that includes a canoe / kayak launch.  This area also has a fee if you are not a registered camper.  This leads us to the other unique feature of the campground, which is a "tuber's loop" on the river which leads from the canoe launch around a large peninsula containing the picnic area to a wellmarked takeout point where one can walk less than 50 yards back to the canoe launch to do it again! The float takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes through very scenic and wild section of river, the river is mostly rocky and shallow with a good current.  The river is also popular for other kayak / canoe trips with multiple launch and take out points.   There is no longer a kayak/canoe/tube rental service in the area, so bring your own!  There is basically no cell service in the area of the campground.  The nearby small town of Hesperia has a full service grocery, gas stations etc.  in our experience the campground is raPines Point is a rustic Manistee National Forest campground with some unique features.  There are a small number of reservable sites in something of a group camping area but most sites are not reservable.  The area is managed by concessionaire American Land and Leisure with an on-site resident manager.  Current fee for camping is $24 per night.  The campground is very beautiful in an out of the way wooded area along the White River.  Some sites are located along the river on a low bluff, with a Riverside path and several stairways to access the river. Most sites are large and well separated from other sites by trees and underbrush.  This is a rustic campground with no electric or other hookups.  There are conveniently located water spigots with good volume and pressure located throughout the campground. One of the unique features however, is that there is a restroom building with flush toilets!   There is a day use/picnic area adjacent to the campground that includes a canoe / kayak launch.  This area also has a fee if you are not a registered camper.  This leads us to the other unique feature of the campground, which is a "tuber's loop" on the river which leads from the canoe launch around a large peninsula containing the picnic area to a wellmarked takeout point where one can walk less than 50 yards back to the canoe launch to do it again! The float takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes through very scenic and wild section of river, the river is mostly rocky and shallow with a good current.  The river is also popular for other kayak / canoe trips with multiple launch and take out points.   There is no longer a kayak/canoe/tube rental service in the area, so bring your own!  There is basically no cell service in the area of the campground.  The nearby small town of Hesperia has a full service grocery, gas stations etc.  In our experience the campground is rarely full, except possibly for some holiday weekends.  A side note, there is a free, dispersed camping area suitable for tents and maybe small campers along 160th Ave South of Arthur Rd.  There are no services or amenities and the road is a bit sketchy, but it might be an option if Pines Point is full or you prefer more seclusion and no fees!

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