About this campground
This location marks the start of the permitted portion of the River. The parking area for this landing is located on a hill above the landing, which requires a walk up from the area. This stretch of the river is narrow. Brochure and Map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Album
Getting there
From Cadillac- Travel west on M-55 for 11 miles. Turn left and travel south on 13 Rd. for 2 miles. Turn right and travel west on 48 Rd. for .5 miles. Turn left and travel south on 11 1/4 Rd. for 2.5 miles. The entrance is on the right. GPS Coordinates - X: -85.709878 Y:44.152613
Activities
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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- SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUNDHuron-Manistee National Forests15 mi
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