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Sit back and let your troubles float away with the smoke of the campfire while enjoying all the comforts. This modern campground is situated in the rolling North Country that is Northern Michigan. We have 76 sites that are sure to please, full hook, pull through, group, and rustic. All sites are large enough to accommodate the largest rigs with a picnic table and large fire ring. We are ATV and motorcycle and golf cart friendly!
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
Guide
Peaceful and quiet and close to the sinkhole pathway. Clean bathrooms and large mostly private sites. You can launch your boat and beach it near the campground and your campsite but no direct access that we saw.
Legend
You can pick sites on the river or back by the woods. There are vault toilets and a well for water. The Shingle Mill Pathway runs through the campground. Each site comes with fire pit and picnic table. I've seen people tenting and I've seem people with large fifth wheels. Some sites are only big enough for tents but most sites can fit large rvs.
GuideMe and my son picked one of a few spots on the pigeon river. The river ran along the edge of our site. Highly recommend, but the current is strong so beware if you have little ones. I wouldn’t recommend for 6 and under.
Scout
Right on the river. Close to town. It's not pretty, just functional.
Guide
Island lake/Huron River Hudson Mills, Sturgeon River, Pine River MI. Also, Hiawasse River, TN
GuideJudy is lovely. River access great. My favorite place to camp and kayak.
TravelerGreat campground. Small in overall size for more peaceful, enjoyable quietness. Sites along the River. Clean and well taken care of by DNR.
Guide
Nice campground. The hosts were very nice. Clean pool. Recommend the on site ATVrental lots of trails to ride
ScoutWatch the sunset from your tent on top of a 40 foot over lake MI.
ScoutThe shingle mill pathway in Pigeon River State Forest was a nice, quiet trail. Went on a Thursday in June and saw 1 other person over 2 days. If you hike about 6 miles the first day, you’ll find a nice dispersed campsite on the west side of grass lake. The only problem with this hike was the insane amount of ticks.
TravelerWe’ve camped here for two years in a row and we LOVE it! Everyone is so friendly. Camp sites are nicely spread out and our 4 kids have a ball. They just updated their playground area as well!
LegendI love this area so much! So much to explore and not heavily trafficked at all. NCT runs through the state forest, so dispersed camping all around. There are a few rustic campgrounds, but we usually just stay at one of the dispersed sites because most of them have a sweet set up. Lots of awesome sink holes to swim in, and even elk sightings. If you can manage to find this place, you will love it!
GuideWhat a awesome location. I have been visiting this place for over 15 years. I absolutely love it here. You get to see the ships go by day and night. The shower house are always clean. In the fall when it’s freezing cold the shower houses are always warm. Fresh coffee and cappuccinos in the office. A game room for kids. A laundry room and a few things for sale in the office. All around I absolutely love this camp ground! See ya in September!
TravelerEntire camp is rustic with well pumps throughout, also all restrooms are vault toilets. Sinkhole trails within walking distance, beautiful lake with some nice fish. I believe it is a no wake lake so it doesn’t get too wild.
TravelerThe photos online were deceiving. This campground has tiny little sites in an industrial area of Sault Ste Marie. It was super quiet at night but it’s next door to a military base and 5 Chinook helicopters ran drills in the morning from 8:30 -11am and it felt like we were in a war zone.
We came however to watch the ships go by and it was suitable for this. The bathrooms were old but clean. They sell ice and wood.
There were some tentless kids sleeping by the river who are known to steal beer in the night. You’ve been warned.
We planned to stay 2 nights but only stayed one. It was just a parking lot.
GuideI love coming to Pigeon River not only because it is secluded and peaceful, but because there are so many things to do in the area. The Shingle Mill Pathway (a roughly 10 mile loop trail) runs right through the camgrounds which is ideal for hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking. The river is also great for fly fishing and floating down If you decide to bring a tube. The best place to camp is right on the river which is lovely to fall asleep to at night. Beware of the bugs! Also, there is no cell service.
ScoutThe sites are all great! Camp along the river if you can. Make sure you have all of your supplies before you arrive as the nearest town is 20+ minutes away. Bring a map/gps because there is not cell service.
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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Mackinac Island, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Mackinac Island, MI is Pigeon River State Forest Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.
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