Pines Point Campground
Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The canoe landing is walk-in. This site is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pine.
This site is popular during the summer for floating in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 30-60 minute trip. Fishing is also popular in these waters. Fish for trout, salmon and sucker.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereThe 5 group sites in the loop just southwest of the main campground are reservable. The main campground has 27 sites and are all first come, first serve.
Visit Recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777 for reservation information.
General Information
Nearby Recreation Areas -
County - Oceana
Early May - Mid October
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
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
- Karner Blue Butterfly/White River Area; R904-14-16
Interagency Senior and Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites only. *The discount applies only to the fee for the site physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
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
Canoe Rentals -
- Hesperia
- Kellogg Canoe Livery
- Montague
- Happy Mohawk Livery
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: 43.53027778
Longitude: -86.11638889
Directions
From Hesperia, go west on M-20 for 2 miles to 192nd Avenue. Turn south for 1 mile to Garfield Road. Turn west on Garfield Road for 3 miles. Turn left and travel south on 168th Ave for 1.5 miles. 168th Ave turns into Forest Road 5637; continue on FR 5637 to the campground.
Parking
Parking available at each campsite with additional parking for day use nearby. Approx. 40 vehicle capacity.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilet(s) and vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
Three sections of the White River are currently being studied for inclusion as a National Scenic River.