Pine River Recreation Area Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from April 12 through November 30 and is gated when closed.
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:00PM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1158 AM EDT, Emergency management reports ongoing flooding across parts of the warned area. - Rainfall up to one tenth of an inch fell across portions of the warned area Friday night into early Saturday. Drier weather is expected in the coming days, which should result in a slow improvement in flood conditions. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:50AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1143 AM EDT, Emergency management reports ongoing flooding across parts of the warned area. - Rainfall of up to one tenth of an inch occurred across the warned area Friday night into early Saturday. Drier weather is expected in the coming days and a slow improvement in flood conditions is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Pine River Recreation Area Campground is a rustic, developed campground located in the Huron National Forest within Alcona County, Michigan. Situated near the South Branch Pine River and adjacent to the Reid Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area, this campground is particularly popular during fishing season. The facility includes a historic picnic shelter constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-1940s, adding a touch of historical significance to the site. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, but campers must bring their own water as potable water is not available on-site. Water can be treated or filtered from nearby water sources. Each campsite includes a fire pit and picnic table, and the campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $10 per night (50% discount with Interagency Senior/Access passes). The site has limited parking capacity for approximately 5 vehicles. Recreation opportunities abound in the area, including fishing in the Pine River, hunting during appropriate seasons, day hiking, picnicking, mushroom gathering, and berry picking. The campground provides access to the surrounding national forest lands and is gated when closed during the off-season. The remote location along Rearing Pond Trail/Forest Road 4121 offers a peaceful setting for those seeking a rustic camping experience in northern Michigan's woodlands.
Directions
From Oscoda, travel north on CR-F41 for 13.2 miles. Turn left and travel west on CR-F30 for 8.5 miles. Turn left and travel south on Rearing Pond Trail/Forest Road 4121 for 3 miles.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Jewell Lake Recreation Area Campground 7.9mi
- Au Sable River Backcountry Campsites 9.0mi
- Monument Campground 9.0mi
- River Road Horse Trail Camp 8.8mi
- Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area Campgroun 8.6mi
- Rollways Recreation Area Campground 11mi
- Rollways Campground 11mi
- South Branch Trail Camp Group Site 11mi
- Round Lake 16mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (989) 739-0728 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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