Welcome to Scheck's Place State Forest Campground, located at 6069 Brown Bridge Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, we offer a rustic camping experience with excellent access to outdoor activities. You can reach us at (231) 922-5270 or +1 231-922-5270.
Scheck's Place State Forest Campground is known for its convenient location along the river, providing easy access for boating, canoeing, and kayaking. The campground features approximately 30 sites, divided between two areas. About 10 sites are located near the main boat/canoe launch, while the remaining 20 are on the opposite side of the road. It's important to note that during certain times, only one of the water pumps may be operational.
One of the campground's main attractions is its proximity to numerous trails, making it a popular destination for ATV and dirt bike enthusiasts. The trails extend all the way to Kalkaska, offering extensive riding opportunities. Campers should be aware that horses from nearby Ranch Rudolph also use these trails. The Boardman River, which runs alongside the campground, features a rope swing and is ideal for tubing and swimming during warmer months. Additionally, there are several fishing spots and canoe/kayak launch points located between Scheck's Place and Forks State Forest Campground.
While the campground offers excellent access to outdoor activities, it's important to note that the sites generally lack privacy, with minimal vegetation between them and limited separation from the road. Campers seeking a more secluded experience may find the open layout less desirable. However, the campground's convenient location and abundance of recreational opportunities make it a popular choice for adventurers.
Scheck's Place State Forest Campground provides a rustic camping experience with a focus on outdoor recreation. Its proximity to the river and trails, combined with its convenient location near Traverse City, makes it an ideal destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Michigan.
RV water hookup
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Convenient location for accessing the river. There are a total of about 30 sites, 10 on one side of the road where the main boat/canoe launch is, and 20 on the other side. Only the water pump on the side of the main boat/canoe launch was working when I visited. There's minimal privacy between the sites, most of them are very open with no vegetation between or hiding them from the road. Would've rated it higher if the sites were more private and if both water pumps were in service. There are also a few places to fish or put in a canoe/kayak between this campground and the forks state forest campground.
My sons and I camp here with our quad and dirt bikes every spring. There are a ton of trails for riding! In fact, you can ride all the way to Kalkaska. Be sure to watch for horses from nearby Ranch Rudolph. My boys love the rope swing in Boardman River. We actually drive up the road to the horse camping part of Scheck's and float on tubes down to our campsite. It's only about a 10- or 15-minute trip ... yeah the water is cold, but it's nice and refreshing on a hot day.
Love this place. Tucked away in the backwoods. Stay off Country Road, seasonal two tracks! You want to enter via Brown Bridge Road/Scharman Rd. We always get campsite 29, it’s right on the river and an east kayak launch. Or you could go the 3.3 miles down to Forks campground and launch there and paddle back to the campsite.
Beautiful campground on the Boardman River! Fire rings at each site. Clean well kept vault toilets. Hand pump potable water. Canoe launch with easy access and decent parking. Fishing deck with wheelchair ramp accessible. ORV and snowmobile trails accessible in every direction!
This is a very nice primitive campground with water available and pit toilets situated on the banks of the beautiful Boardman River.