Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

About

Hartwick Pines State Park Campground offers camping in one of Michigan's most treasured natural settings. The park is named for its remarkable 49-acre stand of virgin white and red pines, some of the last old-growth forest remaining in the Lower Peninsula. The 9,335-acre park provides a mix of open-air and wooded campsites, many of which are large, paved pull-throughs suitable for big rigs. The campground is divided into two main areas: sites 1-64 offer standard 20/30-amp electrical service with shared water spigots, while sites 65-100 provide premium full hookups including individual water connections, sewer, and 50-amp electric service. Modern facilities include flush restrooms with hot showers (added in 1995), a two-lane sanitation/dump station, and potable water throughout. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Beyond camping, visitors can explore 21 miles of trails, including the 1.25-mile paved Old Growth Forest Trail that winds through the ancient pines. The park offers fishing on several small lakes, some of which are ADA accessible. Note that the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center remains closed indefinitely following ice storm damage in March 2025, though the campground and boat launches are fully operational.

Directions

From I-75, take exit 259 and head north on M-93 for approximately 3 miles to the park entrance.