UPPER MANISTEE RIVER - STATE FOREST

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CAMPING MICHIGAN

Upper Manistee River - State Forest


April 27, 2024

The Upper Manistee River State Forest Camping Area is located in northern Michigan and provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding natural landscapes. The campground is situated near the Manistee River and is surrounded by dense forests, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

There are a variety of nearby points of interest to explore, including the North Country Trail, Jordan River Pathway, and the Pine River Paddlesports Center. Additionally, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, and birdwatching in the area.

The campground offers a range of amenities, including vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. It is a first-come-first-serve campground and has 12 campsites available for use.

An interesting fact about the area is that the Manistee River was once used for logging, and remnants of the old logging camps can still be seen along the riverbanks.

The best time of year to visit the Upper Manistee River State Forest Camping Area is during the summer months, from June to August, when average temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings and take advantage of the warm weather to explore the nearby points of interest.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access

Deerfield County Park Swimming Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Brevoort Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Bell Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Hoister Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Lake to the Hills

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Lake Huron

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Kelp Bass Walleye

Bright Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Lime kiln Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Alliance

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Grand River (Eaton Rapids)

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Gravel Pit Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Castle Rock Ponds

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

House Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch

Indian River

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Higgins Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Lake Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout Walleye

Dead Stream Flooding

American Eel Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Steelhead

Motz Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Houghton Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Burchfield Park Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Glory Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Mud Lake (3) (Steuben County)

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Lake Gage

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Brimley Bay

Northern Pike Walleye White Perch
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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