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Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
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Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Pigeon Bridge State Forest Campground
45.1572, -84.4647
Trout anglers and trail hikers who can arrive early enough to claim one of the riverfront sites. The Shingle Mill Pathway trailhead is right across the road, dark skies are genuine, and fall weekends here are quieter than any state park nearby.
No hookups, no showers, no reservations, and no cell signal for any major carrier. If you need connectivity or arrive late on a Friday expecting a spot, the drive from Vanderbilt may be wasted. Spring visits also bring serious tick pressure.
Official information for Pigeon Bridge State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Pigeon River flows past this peaceful, rustic campground located within the Pigeon River Country State Forest. It provides excellent opportunities for trout anglers. The Shinlge Mill Pathway trailhead is located across the road and offers access to hiking and mountain biking. Other hiking opportunities include High Country Pathway . There are 10 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 10.5 miles east of Vanderbilt via Sturgeon Valley Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. View Campground closing and opening dates .
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Fall brings the best conditions, with daytime temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-60s and nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Late September through mid-October offers peak color in the hardwood ridges and active trout fishing in cooler water. The campground stays quieter than larger parks during fall weekends. Spring and early summer bring ticks. Multiple reviews mention finding them after hikes, so bring repellent and check carefully. Layers are essential for cool fall mornings.
Fall is highlighted as best season with peak hardwood color late Sept–mid Oct and pleasant temps.
Rustic campground with basic amenities: hand-pump potable water, vault toilet(s), fire rings, and a dumpster. No hookups or modern facilities; sites are drive-in and support tents and small trailers.
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