Goose Creek State Forest Campground

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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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Nestled beneath a red pine and hardwood forest, this quaint, rustic campground sits on the shore of the Upper Manistee River. The campground provides excellent opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. There are many places throughout the campground to access the river. The Goose Creek Trail Camp is attached to this campground and to get to the Goose Creek State Forest Campground you must drive through the Trail Camp. Both campgrounds are accessed through the same entrance off Manistee River Road.

There are nine sites for tent and small trailer use, all of which have a view of the river. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. 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.

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Activities (Display as List)

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. Carry-in access is located directly across the campground road from some campsites or centrally located between the campground and Goose Creek Trail Camp.
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)

Paddle-in Campsite Item is accessible.
Paddle-in Campsite: This campground is accessible from the Manistee River for canoe camping.
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 the Manistee River. Please be mindful of high-water safety.