23 sites for tent and small trailer use, 2 of which can accommodate 40-ft trailer/vehicle. Group camping area designed for horseback riders along Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Separate camping area for non-horse users. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Horse group sites available by permit from State Forest Campground Manager (231-824-3591).

• Designated Watchable Wildlife Site
  The Manistee River area offers excellent wildlife viewing year round. Ducks, geese, eagles, ospreys, raccoons, deer, turkey, and river otters can all be observed here. Canoeing provides good viewing opportunity.
   
• Fishing
  Hopkins Creek (on site): Trout.
  Manistee River (2 miles North): Walleye, Brown/Rainbow Trout, and Suckers.
   
• Hiking
  North Country Trail (3 miles North): This national route from North Dakota to New York includes over 1500 miles of varied terrain through Michigan.
   
• Boating Access Site/Launch - Access for boating and fishing.
  Manistee River has carry-in access at Lucas Rd (4 miles North) and from Old US-131 State Forest Campground (10 miles West).
   
• Equestrian
  Direct access to segment of the 355-mile Shore-to-Shore Riding/Hiking Trail.
  
   
• Other
  North Missaukee (10 miles West): 73 miles of motorcycle trail and 37 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route.