Marzinski Horse Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 15 and operates through September 12. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:50AM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph and will lead to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
About
The Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground were developed specifically for horse enthusiasts who enjoy riding through a forested quiet trail system. The campground serves as the primary access location for 18 miles of horse trail that winds through mostly flat terrain with mixed pine and hardwood forest, marked with blue diamond-shaped markers on trees and cedar signs. The campground itself is located in a white pine stand and offers quiet and privacy between campsites. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet. Neither the Marzinski Trailhead nor the Steinberg Trailhead is maintained for horse use in the winter months. The Forest Service and volunteers maintain the trail system and request that riders pack out all trash and avoid accessing the Little Manistee River to prevent erosion. The trail is open to non-motorized use only and while designed primarily for horse riders, hikers are welcome to use the trails as well. The campground provides access to drinking water via a hand pump and vault toilets, making it a convenient base camp for extended trail riding.
Directions
From Wellston, travel east on M-55 for 8 miles. Turn left and travel south on Marzinski Rd. to the site.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| 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 |
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