Within Huron National Forest, South Branch Trail Camp Group Site provides a drive-in or boat-in camping option managed by the US Forest Service from mid-April through November. The single large site sits surrounded by tall pine trees and includes a picnic table with handicap accessibility, fire ring, and clean restroom facilities. Campers should pack out all trash as no collection service is provided. The location offers access to both river and lake areas, making it suitable for paddlers and anglers exploring campgrounds around Huron National Forest. Reservations are available for the $40-$100 nightly rate, though pets are not permitted.
Description
Overview
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers and features a day-use horse parking area.
Recreation
Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail. The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda.
Facilities
Facilities include at the South Branch Trail Campground Group Site include three sets of vault toilets, an electric water pump - which requires campers to furnish a 5,000 watt generator, one garbage bin and picket posts. Parking allows for up to 65 vehicles.
Natural Features
Campsites are situated in a stand of oak and pine at an elevation of 880 feet. The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River and is also not too far from the AuSable River. The magnificent Lake Huron is only a short drive east of the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouth Branch Trail Camp Group Site is located in Michigan near Glennie
Directions
South Branch Trail Camp is located in northeast Michigan. If traveling from the south, go US-23 north to M-65. Stay on M-65 north through the city of Hale. 6 miles north of Hale turn north on Rollways Road. Travel 3 miles to the campground entrance.
Address
5761 North Skeel Ave
Oscoda, MI 48750
Coordinates
44.4869444 N
83.7961111 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 26 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 26 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 14 min from Traverse City, MI
