Quiet and low-traffic, Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground sits directly on the river in Grayling, Michigan, with flat, clean sites accessible by car or by water. The campground runs April through October and has a hand-pump well and outhouse. No electric hookups are available, and the 20-foot RV limit applies. Paddlers commonly use it as an overnight stop mid-river, with the option to bike back for a vehicle. Campers looking for camping spots near Luzerne will find this one tends to see light use, often with few or no other campers on site. White Pine Canoe Camp is another river-access option a short distance southwest for those planning a multi-night paddling route.
Description
This rustic campground sits along the picturesque shore of the Au Sable River. The campground offers excellent opportunities for trout fishing. Paddlers can easily access the river and use a group camping area. There are 7 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 15 miles east of Grayling via M-72, McMasters Bridge and Conners Flat. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp is located in Michigan near Luzerne
Coordinates
44.67028178639681 N
84.42505475003529 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/9/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/9/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 17 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 27 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 27 min from Midland, MI
