Old Grade Campground
Located on the Little Manistee River, this campground is completely surrounded by National Forest System land. There is a short interpretive hiking trail with foot bridges from the campground through a hemlock and birch forest. The campground is located near wetlands and many fields, making it an excellent area to view wildlife. Canoeing is not recommended on this portion of the river as it is very shallow, however, this area is popular with angerls seeking trout.
Reservations
All campsites are first-come, first-served.
General Information
County - Lake
Late April - Mid September
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. Rules specific to the Huron-Manistee National Forest are available on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests.
Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use; R904-18-02
Information about when a Special Use Permit is required can be found on the Permits page.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Interagency Senior and Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites only.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
Address: 650 North Michigan Ave. Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-4631
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.06083333
Longitude: -85.85166667
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
The Little Manistee River offers many opportunities for steelhead and trout fishing.