Betsie River Campsite campground
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Betsie River Campsite
What's on-site at Betsie River Campsite
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Betsie River Campsite, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation Trailer Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Timberline Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Platte River Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Arcadia Campground Marina | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| White Pine Backcountry Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Betsie River Campsite -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River At Honor | 144 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,180 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 1,830 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Sherman | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 240 cfs | → |
| Boardman R Above Brown Bridge Road Nr Mayfield | 143 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Betsie River Campsite -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort 2ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beulah 7ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Benzonia 5.3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Maple City 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Grawn 1.3 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wellston Tippy Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Grebe Park
- Interlochen State Park
- Green Lake Township Memorial Park
- Orchard Beach State Park
- Doerr Recreation Area
Boat launches
- Betsie Lake, Elberta, Benzie County
- Frankfort Municipal Marina
- Lower Herring Lake, 450 Acres, Benzie County
- Upper Herring Lake
- Crystal Lake Boat Launch Frankfort
- Crystal Lake Yacht Club
Fishing spots
- Betsie Lake
- Lake Arcadia (Public Fishing Dock At Grebe Park)
- Lake Dubonnet
- Bar Lake - Lake Michigan - Bar Lake Outlet
- Suicide Bend Fishing Site
- Lake Leelanau
Points of interest
- Frankfort North Breakwater Light
- Benzie Area Historical Museum
- Ken-Tuck-U-Inn
- Boekeloo Lodge
- Treat Farm
- Tweddle Farm
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Mouth At Lake Michigan
- Southeastern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Northwetern Boundary Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Betsie River Campsite as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Betsie River Campsite
Can I make reservations at Betsie River Campsite?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Betsie River Campsite?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Betsie River Campsite.