South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead
The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River, near the Au Sable River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area. If you are traveling west to east, the South Branch Trail Campground and the River Road Trail Campground are the last two campgrounds before reaching Lake Huron.
The Shore-to-Shore Trail begins in Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of the state and ends at Lake Huron on the eastern side of the state. The trail passes under I-75, north of Grayling, and then continues eastward to follow the historic Au Sable River to its end in Au Sable, just south of Oscoda.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply. |
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Area Amenities: | Parking |
Fees: | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping -
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Permit Info: | Special Use Permit -
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Open Season: | May 5 - September 30 |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | April 1 to November 30 |
Restrictions: | Allowed
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Closest Towns: | Hale, Glennie |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | Huron Shores Ranger Station - (989) 739-0728 |
Information Center: |
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General Information
Directions:From Tawas-
- Travel west on M-55 for 14.7 miles.
- Turn right and travel north on M-65 for 14 miles.
- Turn left and travel west on Rollway Rd. for 3 miles.
- The site is located on the right.
General Notes:
Location - Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- South Branch River
County - Iosco
Seasonal and Other Information -
- Gated when closed.
Activities
Campground Camping
Amenities -
- Hand Pump
- Generator Driven Water Pump - 5,000 watt generator needed, generator not provided
No. of Sites | Single: 21 Group: 1 |
Reservation Info | Single Sites: No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served. Group Site: Reservable. |
Sleeping Shelter | No |
RV Camping
No. of Sites |
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Pavement Type for Parking | Dirt/Gravel |
Reservation Info | Group Site -
Reservation needed -
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Hookup - Water | No |
Vehicle Clearence | Low |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Size Restrictions | 80 Ft. or Less |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Group Camping
No. of Sites | Group: 1 (30 - 250 people) |
Reservation Info | Reservation needed -
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Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Amenities -
- Hand Pump
- Generator Driven Water Pump - 5,000 watt generator needed, generator not provided
No. of Sites |
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Reservation Info | Group Site -
Reservation needed -
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Size Restrictions | No |
Corrals | No |
Loading Ramp | No |
Watering Tank | Yes |
Hitching Rails | No |
Horse Riding
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
This trail is not groomed in winter.
Amenities
Parking: | 65 vehicle capacity |
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