Campground

Pines Point Campground (MI)

Huron-Manistee National Forests · HESPERIA · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 3 weekends we sampled are sold out
Pines Point Campground (MI) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USDA BWC

Weekend availability at Pines Point Campground (MI)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 5:45 AM PT

Sold out 2 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Limited
    1/5 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    3/5 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Pines Point Campground (MI)?

as of September 17

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Pines Point Campground (MI) and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 10Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open
Oct 7Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
5
Max rig length
80 ft
Group Standard No HookupStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each. Large groups can reserve the entire loop. Find out how the campground got its name when you tube or kayak around the point and see the majestic white pines standing watch over the river. Fishing is also popular in these waters. Recreation Fish for trout, salmon and sucker, or float in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 1 hour float. The canoe landing is walk-in.Facilities Five group campsites and 27 family campsites lie along the river. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Electric hookups are not available.Natural Features The campground is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pines and rolling hills. The White River runs for 23.6 miles on the western side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Summer temperatures are generally around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Huron-Manistee National Forests extend over almost a million acres, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Hikers can explore the White River Special Area, a primarily non-motorized area surrounded on three sides by the White River.

Getting there

From Hesperia, go west on M-20 for 2 miles to 192nd Avenue. Turn south for 1 mile to Garfield Road. Turn west on Garfield Road for 3 miles. Turn left and travel south on 168th Ave for 1.5 miles. 168th Ave turns into Forest Road 5637; continue on FR 5637 to the campground.

Elevation
656 ft
Contact
231-745-8760

Activities

  • KAYAKING
  • TUBING
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING
  • CANOEING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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