Marzinski Horse Campground
Open seasonally from May 15 through September 12. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov. Neither trailhead is maintained for horse use during winter months.
Frost Advisory issued May 11 at 10:46PM EDT until May 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
The Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground were developed specifically for horse enthusiasts who enjoy riding through forested quiet trail systems. The campground features 19 pull-through equestrian sites with ample room for horses on each site, set within a white pine stand that offers privacy between campsites. Hitching posts are available at some sites. The campground serves as the primary access point for 18 miles of horse trail that passes through mostly flat forested land with some small openings. The terrain consists of mixed hardwood and pine vegetation types, marked with blue diamond-shaped markers on trees and cedar signs. Hikers may also use these non-motorized trails. Basic amenities include drinking water from a hand pump, a vault toilet building, picnic tables and fire rings at each site. No hookups are available. The Forest Service and volunteers maintain the trail system and request that visitors practice pack-it-in, pack-it-out principles. Horse riders are asked not to access the Little Manistee River to prevent erosion.
Directions
From Wellston, travel east on M-55 for 8 miles. Turn left and travel south on Marzinski Road to the site.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (231) 848-7090 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Marzinski Horse Camp |
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