Goose Creek Trail Camp

LAT 44.76339 LONG -84.838148

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Situated on the Manistee River, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Crawford County, 5.5 miles west of Frederic.

This campground is managed by Hartwick Pines State Park.

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Located near the Upper Manistee River, this rustic campground is surrounded by tall jack pines. There is a large open group camping area designed for equestrian campers riding the Shore-to-Shore Trail, a 420-mile trail system open to hiking and horseback riding, that stretches east to west from Empire to Oscoda with two additional northern and southern spur trails.

This group campground has a maximum capacity of 200 individuals or 50 vehicles. The facility can accommodate both tents and trailers. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. There is also a submersible water pump that requires a 5000-watt generator. The campground is located 5.5 miles west of Frederic via County Road 612 and Manistee River Road.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

This campground is maintained with the help of the Michigan Trail Riders Association.

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Activities (Display as List)

Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Brown, brook and rainbow trout are caught in the Manistee River. Another nearby fishing opportunity is Lake Margrethe (10 miles south).
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore the Manistee River from the campground. A small staircase provides carry-in access for paddle sports. We ask paddlers not to use the horse crossing area.
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping: This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

Facilities (Display as List)

Equestrian Camping Item is accessible.
Equestrian Camping
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located along/“adjacent” to the Manistee River. Please be mindful of high-water safety.