Seaton Creek Campground

I had to finally leave a review because this was my second time here recently. I love being right next to the water, I love the trails hugging the river and Creek and pond, the host Frank has been so nice, and he told us about a rope swing across the river if you take a particular path. I've never done a rope swing before and I can't wait to do it again. The ground was the most wonderful feeling sleeping on it this second time around. I don't know why, but maybe because there was a thunderstorm a few hours before we came and it softened the ground just enough where we didn't sink in but we also weren't killing our body. There's really nothing bad I can say about this campground, except for the $20 fee per night. But honestly, it's worth it. Every penny.

I enjoyed this campground quiet for the most part except for one guest wanting to play his music really loud at 11:00 p.m. at night but that was shut down. There is restrooms no running water at the restrooms. There is a spot to get water on the loop. There is firewood for sale at the camp host spot. This campground is also the starting point for a really long hike. About to try the short version.

Seaton Creek is the campground that is near the start of the Manistee River Trail. There is day hiker parking right in the camp. This is the perfect start to exploring a beautiful trail. 1 mile of trail gets you to the Manistee trail. You can cross the suspension bridge and hike the North Country Trail. Both are great but have different vibes. The Manistee trail is more up and down with plenty of backpacking campsites. The North Country trail drifts away from the river into the forest and makes its way back. 

Seaton Creek Campground has spacious sites that are spread apart. Some are closer than others but it’s nice to have choices. Clean vault toilets and a hand-pump for water can be found. The camp host has firewood for sale or you can stop at a local house on the drive in. Even with the forest, we still had enough sun for our solar panel to charge up the battery. 

With only 1 dot of cell signal, just turn it off and know you can still call out in an emergency.

1. the drinking water is fantastic
2. trails galore
3. spacious campsites

The space we rented was supposedly big enough for 25 people! I couldn’t believe how big the spaces were. I don’t like how small the private drives to the sites are though, makes it impossible to back out. The dirt roads leading to the sites were hard to navigate as well and made me go in circles. There is no entrance map so I had to use GPS which took me to a dead end. It was a great site however and had small trails around the lake nearby, along with a suspension bridge.

I only spent a night here but will absolutely be returning. The sites are large and well maintained. You are surrounded by beautiful pines. I wasn't able to explore as much as I liked to but hear there are great trails and you are in walking distance of water.

This campsite is very nice and pretty clean. It's right by the second largest suspension bridge in Michigan. Great please to stay before you canoe or kayak the Manistee river.