Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground

Area Status: Open

The Marzinski Trail Campground is open April 1 Through December 1, annually. Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov for campsites starting the Friday before Memorial Day through the end of Labor Day. Campsites are first come, first served from April 1 to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend and the Monday after Labor Day through December 1, annually.

The Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground were developed for the horse enthusiasts, who enjoy riding through a forested quiet trail system. The Marzinski Horse Camp serves as the primary access location for the 18 miles of horse trail. The terrain is mostly flat through mixed hardwood and pine forest, marked with blue diamond-shaped markers on trees and cedar signs.

The campground is located in a pine forest.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 7 days a week from Open April 1 through December 1.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, 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 - December 1
Restrictions:	Allowed - Nonmotorized use Nonmotorized snow use Prohibited - Motorized vehicles Motorized over-snow vehicles 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:	Wellston
Operated By:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger District - 231-848-7090
Information Center:	*Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station* 231-848-7090 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Wellston -

Travel east on M-55 for 8 miles.
Turn left and travel south on Marzinski Rd. to the site.

General Notes:

Location - Udell Hills

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Sand Lake Recreation Area
Udell Rollways Day Use and Disc Golf Course
Pine Lake Campground

County - Manistee

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

The campground is located in a grove of pine trees.

Amenities -

Drinking Water
Hitching Posts

No. of Sites	Single: 21
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served.
Fire Information
No. of Accessible sites

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

Amenities -

Drinking Water
Hitching Posts

No. of Sites	Single: 21
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites first come, first served.
Vehicle Clearence
Size Restrictions	Trailers/RV's: 45 ft. in length or less
Pavement Type of Parking	Dirt

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

Horse Camping

Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:

The campground is located in a grove of pine trees.

Amenities -

Drinking Water
Hitching Posts

No. of Sites	Single: 21
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first serve.
No. of Accessible sites

Horse Riding

Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:

Amenities -

Horse-trailer Parking
Hitching Posts

Size Restrictions	No
Corrals	No
Loading Ramp	No
Water Availability	Yes

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Parking:	Trailhead - 6 vehicle capacity; Campground - 36 vehicle capacity
Toilets:
Drinking water: