Best Equestrian Camping near Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Hiawatha National Forest, MI (5)

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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Hiawatha National Forest

16 Reviews of 5 Hiawatha National Forest Campgrounds


  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Newberry Campground
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Newberry Campground

    Exceptional

    Been here twice now. Always a quiet and beautiful stay. There's a playground a pool for kids. Large wooded sites and friendly staff

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Sep. 11, 2022

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Perfect for ORVers

    This campground is very close to trailhead. Well maintained, decent wifi. Don't expect any Verizon cell coverage here. Sites are nice and large, staff is friendly and the bar has good food

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    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Sep. 9, 2022

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Wonderful campgrounds

    Beautiful quite campground in the middle of nowhere has a nice bar with good food. WiFi is great, friendly people. Orv trails right on site super nice if you ride. Nice and cool for august

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    Camper-submitted photo from Newberry Campground
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Newberry Campground

    Great service, beautiful aite

    Lady at the office is one the nicest people I have ever met. Nice clean sites. A lot of pull through sites, and a lot of different style of sites wooded and grassy. Wifi is alittle spotty at the end of the campground but our jet pack works wonders out here.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Newberry Campground
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Newberry Campground

    Quiet Family Oriented camping

    Very nice camp ground, central location for upper peninsula activities. Very nice heated pool. Campsites are a bit close to each other but otherwise very nice.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    I enjoyed my visit here. Clean and quiet camping, friendly workers. We were the only tenters but didn’t stop us! Great place to bring a friendly dog. Plenty of space/other dogs here

  • Kelli V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Newberry Campground
    Jun. 18, 2021

    Newberry Campground

    Ok as a pit-stop

    We arrived on a Friday evening. We had a pull through site and a cabin booked. The pull-through sites are SMALL! (Cabins were basic.) If you happen to have a neighbor, you share campfire and picnic table space. Luckily enough, this place doesn’t seem like it’s ever THAT busy. There wasn’t much for the kids to do. They are all 11 and older and the playground was less than appealing to them. The pool was just recently opened and was SUPER warm. they also had a little game room and store. The first night we were there, a cabin-renter up the hill and his wife were arguing loudly and seem to be regulars at this place. While it provided entertainment in the otherwise quiet and boring campground- it was a little off putting when he started driving his truck through the pull through site next to us frequently like a mad-man. We eventually put stuff in the site to prevent this. The one staff member was friendly. We did venture out to see the falls, it was busy but worth the trip.

  • Richie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    My literal home away from home during my travels.

    I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say. I am more one to frequent rustic and secluded campgrounds. I found this place on a whim years ago... and now JackPine has a special place in my heart.

    When I need to truly rest my bones, this is my go to in this neck of the woods.

    Clean and warm cabins, modern and rustic campsites, bathhouse, a super cool bar, cold beer, great food and nothing but exceptional and friendly staff. Not to mention... WIFI throughout the property. When you go to the bar- be sure to grab a JackPine Burger and fries.

    I have traveled almost every corner of The Yoop. I have not found a campground (of the modern and resort nature) that nearly compares to this place. Not in quality of stay or the constant desire to return.

  • Erika P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Perfect for trail riding SXS or snowmobiles

    Great campground!

    Book early to get a spot. It’s clean, quiet and caters to riders. It has a shower building, 2 washers and 2 dryers, restaurant, store (only open certain hours), ice, dump station and 91 octane fuel on site. There is direct trail access from the property, and they provide a free ORV hand washing station and air for tires. There is free WIFI for guests and you can also purchase a faster internet speed. I love that the campsites are not on top of each other and there are trees between the neighboring campsite. They cut tress branches to clean open spots for RVs. Most sites have water/sewage and 30 or 50amp service. There is a dog run in the back of the property for small dogs.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Newberry Campground
    Oct. 15, 2020

    Newberry Campground

    Close to falls, Hot Showers, Nice folks!

    We stayed here on the very last night they were open this season. The staff was very friendly and they actually had campsites that were more private then almost all the Michigan state parks we have stayed at. It was a bit pricey for camping $40 for a pop up truck camper with only electric and water. 

    They have hot showers that were clean and looked taken care of. They have a  playground, playroom and a pool. None of this was open during our visit but I imagine in the summer it is all going strong and the kids have a blast. My one complaint was it is pretty close to the road and during a heavy tourist season it could probably be pretty loud.

  • Kristen L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    just ok.

    it was alright, just not a comfortable camping experience. the sites were nice enough, but the seasonal campers spread out a bit and we felt like we were invading everyone’s space by being there. But the UP is beautiful so it made up for it.

  • Lora H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Last of the wilderness on the East coast.

    The U.P. has so much to offer if you're into the great outdoors. Jack Pine is a small campground in the Hiawatha National Forest. It's a big attraction for Quads and dirt bikes during the summer and I'm told snowmobiles, during the winter. Being that in the summer, it doesn't get dark until 10 pm, you can spend all day and most of the evening riding the trails. This year, the gnats were just about unbearable, but no fault of the campground (welcome to the UP). Camp Hosts Fred and Nancy, were extremely nice and helpful. The bar/restaurant on site, is a plus if you're wanting a quick bite or cocktail. They do have decent wifi throughout the campground, which is good because there was no Verizon signal. The cabins had Satellite, but they were in an open field, the campsites are in the pines, which may cause poor reception. They sell firewood for $5 a bundle. There's a small camp store, with a few necessities & ice. Bathrooms were clean, and showers were enclosed with a locking door. I would definitely stay here again, but I will bring my netted gazebo, to keep the gnats and flies at bay.

  • Simone N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jack Pine Lodge and Campground
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Jack Pine Lodge and Campground

    Amazing stay in the middle of the UP

    Jack's Pine Lodge was an amazing neat little campground. They only have about two or three dozen sites but all are full hook ups and the location is amazing too. In the middle of the National Forest, smack in the middle of the UP. Everything is about 45 minutes away, but you'll get an amazing night sky and great camping hosts.


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Guide to Hiawatha National Forest

Horse camping near Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped campgrounds, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like water hookups

  • Jack Pine Lodge and Campground features water hookups and sanitary dump stations, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
  • At Newberry Campground, you'll find electric hookups and ample space for both horses and campers.
  • St. James Township Campground offers a unique camping experience with no electric hookups, allowing for a more rustic feel while still accommodating horse camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Hiawatha National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Hiawatha National Forest is Jack Pine Lodge and Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Hiawatha National Forest?

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