Free and without facilities, White River Campsite #1 sits within the White River Special Area of Manistee National Forest, accessed most reliably via 160th Avenue south of Arthur Road. The road is rough. Numbered sites exist, but there are no restrooms, water, or hookups, making this a better fit for tents or small campers than larger rigs. Campers who also want developed amenities nearby sometimes base out of Pines Point Campground, which sits a short distance away.
Description
The White River runs through this area and there are several campgrounds and boat launches associated with the river. The White River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area has several acres of habitat for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less). Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more). As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWhite River Campsite #1 is located in Michigan near Holton
Coordinates
43.49947735 N
86.14547528 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if White River Campsite #1 needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 50 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 19 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 2 hrs 4 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 3 hrs 51 min from Sheboygan, WI







