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Walk-in Only
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5 campsites
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Pets
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46.0207, -86.8575
Tent campers and hammock hangers who bring all their own water and want free, quiet riverside camping in late September or October. Site 2 is the flat, hammock-friendly pick; sites 3 and 4 give more room. The mile-long trail to Haymeadow Falls is the draw, though check current cl
No potable water on-site despite what some maps show, no hookups, and a rough access road that gives bigger rigs real trouble. Summer visits mean serious mosquitoes and horseflies. Trash from previous campers is a recurring issue, so expect to clean up before settling in.
Reference information about Haymeadow Creek Campsites sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Haymeadow Creek Campground is located approximately 11 miles from Rapid River. There are 5 medium size campsites, some with tables and fire rings and a vault toilet is available. No water is available at this site even though the map shows drinking water.</p><p>Please be sure to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash receptacles. Haymeadow Creek is a high quality trout stream. Anglers will be challenged to catch the wary brook trout. The well-marked Haymeadow Creek Trail from the campground takes you along a winding path, across small bridges, through a heavily forested area lined with many varieties of ferns and wild plants. The trail of approximately 1 mile leads you along the creek to a footbridge at the Haymeadow Falls rapids. A short 1/2 mile spur near the north trailhead connects you to the 40 mile Bay de Noc Grand Island National Recreation Trail, which is used for hiking and horseback riding.<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5107719.jpg"> Link to Campground Map.</a></p>
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Fall delivers the best experience. Daytime highs in the 50s–60°F and nights in the 30s–40s make for comfortable hiking and excellent trout fishing as water temperatures drop. Peak color hits in late September and early October. Pack warm layers for mornings and evenings. Crowds thin out after Labor Day except Columbus Day weekend, and the aggressive mosquitoes that plague summer visits disappear. Summer brings lush greenery but requires serious bug spray. The access road from US 41 South gets rougher in late fall. Winter camping is possible for those willing to deal with snow and limited access.
Fall described as best: cool temps, peak color and excellent trout fishing.
No water is available at this site even though the map shows drinking water.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 31 reviews.
Site 2: Flat ground, good for hammocks, user favorite.
Site 7: Away from others, close to County Road 509, best for larger vehicles.
Site 5: Small, ideal for tent or hammock camping.
Site 1: Good size with uneven ground, close to the vault toilet.
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