McKinley Horse Trail Campground

Area Status: Open

The camp is located in a red pine plantation and is available is available throughout the year for hunting, backpacking, biking and general camping. There are no designated sites, however there are fire rings. Proximal to McKinley Landing. The parking lot is designed for trucks with horse trailers. The camp provides easy access to the Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Mio Ranger Station
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Area Amenities:	Parking
Fees:	No Fee
Permit Info:	Special Use Permit - No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less). Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more). Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
Open Season:	April 1 - November 30
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	April 1 to November 14
Restrictions:	Allowed Nonmotorized and snow use Saddle and Pack Animals Prohibited Vehicles: Motorized and Over-snow 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. These rules are available to you 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 - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Closest Towns:	McKinley
Water:	Not for Drinking
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Mio Ranger District - 107 McKinley Rd., Mio, MI 48647
Information Center:	Mio Ranger Station Phone: 989-826-3252 Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Grayling -

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles.
Turn right and travel east on McKinley Dr./CR-F32.
Turn right and travel south on Evans Rd. for .5 miles.
Turn right and travel west on CR-F602 for 2 miles.
Turn right and travel north on FR 4004.

General Notes:

Location - Michigan Shore to Shore Horse Trail

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Au Sable River
- Au Sable National Scenic River
- McKinley Landing

County - Oscoda

Seasonal and Other Information -

This site is gated, but not closed:
- The Individual/Family camping area is open year-round.
This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking are not plowed.
- No water and/or toilet facilities are available.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Amenities -

Generator Driven Pump - 5,000 watt, generater not provided

Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first serve.
Sleeping Shelter	No

RV Camping

Amenities -

Generator Driven Pump - 5,000 watt, generator not provided

Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first serve.
Pavement Type for Parking	Dirt/Gravel
Hookup - Water	No
Vehicle Clearence	Low - Medium
Hookup - Sewer	No
Size Restrictions	80 Ft. or Less
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No

Group Camping

Amenities -

Generator Driven Pump - 5,000 watt generator, generator not provided

Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first serve.
Group Shelter	No
Group Cooking Facilities	No
Hookups - Electric	No
Sleeping Shelter	No

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Camping

Amenities -

Generator Driven Pump - 5,000 watt, generator not provided

Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first serve.
Size Restrictions	No
Corrals	No
Loading Ramp	No
Watering Tank	Yes
Hitching Rails	No