Seaton Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates seasonally and is closed during winter months. Single sites are available first-come, first-served when open.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Alcona, Crawford, Iosco, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River in Manistee National Forest. The campground is surrounded by mostly pine forest with rustic sites situated near the Hodenpyl Backwater. The terrain is characterized as hilly with a mix of hardwoods and conifers, located near Briar Hill, which has the second-highest elevation in Michigan's lower peninsula. The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities for both panfish including perch, bluegill, crappie, and sunfish, as well as game fish such as trout, bass, pike, and salmon. Nearby tributaries including Seaton Creek, Small Creek, Preston Creek, and Cripple Creek host brown and brook trout. Kayakers may access the campground by traveling up the shallow Seaton Creek, though canoeing is better suited for the Hodenpyl Backwaters and Big Manistee River. The campground serves as a trailhead for the Manistee River Trail, with a connector trail directly from the site. The North Country National Scenic Trail can be reached by crossing the suspension bridge over the Manistee River. The Upper Branch Trailhead is also nearby, providing access to extensive hiking opportunities in the national forest.
Directions
From the north: Follow M-37 south 6 miles from Mesick. Turn right on 26 Road for 1.7 miles, then right on O'Rourke Drive for 1.3 miles, then right on Forest Road 5993 for 0.4 mile to the campground. From the south: Take M-37 north 9 miles from its intersection with M-55, turn left on 26 Road for 1.7 miles, then right on O'Rourke Drive for 1.3 miles, then right on Forest Road 5993 for 0.4 miles.
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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 | $30 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Huron.Manistee@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (231) 723-0141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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