Mead Creek State Forest Campground

If you’re looking to get away for a primitive camping trip/experience, then this is the place. Went here for two days during first full week of August. Saw the northern lights, they absolutely lit the night sky. Just keep in mind a place like this is not for everyone. There is no cell service, except for the fact that you can only make calls up by the water pump.

Bring lots of bug spray! We had the campground to ourselves but I'm sure that was due to the swarming horse flies by day and mosquitos by night. Campground is beautiful and secluded.

Off the beaten trail. So if your looking for a rustic not so busy place to camp. I recommend. I got a spot last minute on a Saturday night labor Day weekend! It was secluded and private. Great spot. 👍

🛶 **Mead Creek State Forest Campground**: Nature's Tranquil Haven 🌳 Set along the pristine shore of the Manistique River, the Mead Creek State Forest Campground is a rustic gem that promises an immersive experience in nature's embrace. 🏕️ 🎣 **Fishing Paradise**: Reel in the excitement as you discover excellent fishing opportunities along the Manistique River. 🐟 Walleye, bass, and pike await your skilled cast. Nearby, South Manistique Lake and Manistique Lake offer additional fishing adventures. 🏹 **Hunter's Sanctuary**: Calling all hunters! This campground offers access to state land for hunting escapades. Remember, firearm hunting is off-limits within 450 feet of occupied dwellings. 🦌 🚣‍♀️ **Paddler's Dream**: Glide along one of Michigan's longest undeveloped rivers—the Manistique River. 🚣 Traverse over 70 miles of sandy bottom, twisty currents, and stunning natural beauty. Outfitters in Germfask offer equipment rentals and shuttle services, catering to paddlers of all skill levels. ❄️ **Winter Wonderland**: Mead Creek State Forest Campground opens its rustic arms to year-round adventurers. 🌨️ While the campground remains open all year, keep in mind that the seasonal roads aren't plowed during winter. 🚤 **Boat Launch Bliss**: Launch your canoe or kayak from the convenient boat launch right on the Manistique River. 🚣‍♂️ Discover the tranquil rhythm of the water and let your paddling journey begin. 🏞️ **Rustic Charm**: The campground boasts nine tent and small trailer sites that offer the perfect blend of rustic charm and natural beauty. Set against the backdrop of the river, some sites provide river-front views, while others are nestled on a bluff above the water. 🚽 **Vault Toilet Convenience**: Modern amenities meet rustic surroundings with vault toilets available for your convenience. 🚤 **Waterfront Wonderland**: Nestled along Mead Creek and the Manistique River, this campground offers water access that invites you to unwind and bask in the natural beauty around you. 🌊 Just remember to practice high-water safety. Experience the serenity of Mead Creek State Forest Campground as you connect with the land, water, and wilderness. 🌲 From fishing and paddling to camping and winter wonders, this rustic haven beckons those who seek the simple joys of the great outdoors. 🌞

This is an awesome campground. I think it has 9 sites total. It is mostly for canoeists, but access by road is possible, and that is what I did. Usually I shun taking gravel roads, preferring to hike in at that point, but I decided to try the drive. The 5 miles in 2017 were easy: the road was in excellent shape. So you have a campground with no lake, no electricity, a dirt road, serving canoeists: it's idyllic. You can swim a bit in the river (it's cold and watch out for the current) but the sites are pristine and it is really quiet here. Some sites (1, 2, 3) overlook the river, the others are in the woods. At the risk of revealing a secret find, I have to say, this is a great campground. If you can do without the lake, and if you are really about connecting with nature, this place is for you. Please leave it as clean as you found it. And please, don't burn plastic! Clean up what trash you find (especially plastic) whenever, wherever you go for a walk. A final note: as with any campground in the U.P., be prepared for mosquitoes.