South Branch Trail Camp Group Site
Closed — Closed for the season. Reservations required from mid-May to mid-September.
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 1:14PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Periods of rain will continue through tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan, including the following counties, Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as ice-covered inland lakes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
South Branch Trail Camp Group Site is a spacious equestrian-focused campground in the Huron National Forest, accommodating up to 250 campers and 65 vehicles. The group site sits in a stand of oak and pine at 880 feet elevation, adjacent to the South Branch River and near the AuSable River. The campground serves as a trailhead for the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail, which spans from Empire near Lake Michigan to Oscoda on Lake Huron. While priority is given to campers with horses, the site welcomes all groups. The facility includes picket posts for horses and a day-use horse parking area. Lake Huron is a short drive to the east, and the campground is located near the AuSable River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area. The setting provides beautiful scenery for both equestrian camping and hiking adventures.
Directions
From US-23 north, take M-65 north through Hale. Six miles north of Hale, turn north on Rollways Road. Travel 3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Rollways Recreation Area Campground 2.1mi
- Rollways Campground 2.2mi
- Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area Campgroun 8.0mi
- Gabions Campground 9.6mi
- Au Sable River Backcountry Campsites 9.3mi
- Monument Campground 9.5mi
- Round Lake 12mi
- Pine River Recreation Area Campground 11mi
- Mckinley Horse Trail Campground 14mi
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 | $40 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| ssokolak@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (989) 362-8961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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