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Fly fishing the Pere Marquette is the main draw here. Brown trout on a flies-only, catch-and-release section of a national scenic river, $10/night, with a forest canopy overhead and deer passing through. Pack all your water and tick spray.
Price
$10 - $15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10 - $15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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650 North Michigan Ave., Baldwin, MI 49304
Fly fishing the Pere Marquette is the main draw here. Brown trout on a flies-only, catch-and-release section of a national scenic river, $10/night, with a forest canopy overhead and deer passing through. Pack all your water and tick spray.
No potable water on-site is a genuine logistical problem for longer stays, not a minor inconvenience. Sporadic cell service and vault toilets only compound it. If you need hookups, showers, or a signal, Baldwin has other options nearby.
Reference information about Claybanks Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157661592998190" title="Pere Marquette National Scenic River"><img alt="Pere Marquette National Scenic River" height="240" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/23505085752_82c8d5f150_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>This river access is on the flies only, catch and release portion of the river. The river bottom is mostly gravel and is a very good area for brown trout. The path to the river borders posted private land on one side before reaching the stairs to the river. The stairs to the river are steep, and will be a workout for those who make the attempt. The pine and oak forest is a good area for wildlife watching and visitors may see a deer or two while heading to the river.</p><p><a href="https://go.usa.gov/x9h9r" target="external"><strong>Brochure with Map</strong></a>: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157661592998190" target="external"><strong>Flickr Photo Album</strong> </a></p>
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Summer delivers the best camping conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to low-80s and nighttime lows in the 50s. Water levels stay suitable for wading and brown trout fishing. The forest canopy provides shade for tent sites. Peak holiday weekends see moderate crowds, but the campground stays relatively quiet otherwise.
Summer cited as best season: pleasant temps, reliable fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Water Potable water is not available at this site.
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