Pine Grove State Forest Campground

3.38

13 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

$13/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

6 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

$13/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

6 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Not Allowed

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Pine Grove State Forest Campground

$13.00 - $13.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Reported single overnight fee for primitive sites (visitor report). No hookups.

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Provider

(989) 732-5485

What Campers Say

3.38

Mixed Reviews

Based on 13 reviews

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"Reviewers praise the campground's quiet, riverfront, off‑the‑beaten‑path character, artesian spring water, and solitude. Common criticisms include very limited capacity (six sites), rough access roads, occasional trash issues, and minimal facilities."

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Fees & Passes at Pine Grove State Forest Campground

$13/night

Campsite fees

Stay Limit: 15-day maximum stay

Prices verified December 13, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Michigan DNR website.

Best Time to Camp at Pine Grove State Forest Campground

Northern Michigan's forests are beautiful but unpredictable, so pack for adventure in any season. Even summer evenings can bring a refreshing chill under the pine canopy, and afternoon skies may shift from sunny to stormy without much warning. Layer up with warm clothing and quality rain gear—being prepared means you'll stay comfortable while enjoying every moment of your wilderness experience.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

About Pine Grove State Forest Campground

Escape to Pine Grove, an intimate six-site gem tucked into the Pigeon River Country State Forest where simplicity meets serenity. This rustic retreat welcomes tent campers and small trailers on a first-come, first-served basis, offering up to 15 days of peaceful riverside camping with vault toilets and fresh artesian well water.

Small, rustic state forest campground with six primitive campsites intended for tent campers and small trailers; first‑come, first‑serve with a 15‑day maximum stay.

Weather and SeasonsNorthern Michigan's forests are beautiful but unpredictable, so pack for adventure in any season. Even summer evenings can bring a refreshing chill under the pine canopy, and afternoon skies may shift from sunny to stormy without much warning. Layer up with warm clothing and quality rain gear—being prepared means you'll stay comfortable while enjoying every moment of your wilderness experience.

Natural Features and SceneryTowering pines form a natural cathedral above your campsite, filtering sunlight onto the forest floor in this quintessential northwoods setting. Step from your tent straight to the Pigeon River's edge, where the heavily wooded landscape creates an authentic sense of remoteness. With just six sites spread throughout this undeveloped corner of the state forest, you'll find the kind of solitude that's increasingly rare—where the rustle of pine needles and the river's gentle current replace the sounds of everyday life.

Geological RegionPigeon River Country State Forest (Cheboygan County)

Campsite details

Total Campsites6 campsites

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Stay Limit

15-day maximum stay

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com (no reservations; sites are first-come, first-served)

Amenities available

Potable water

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Rustic riverfront campground offering opportunities for hiking, paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and mountain biking on nearby trails and two‑track roads within Pigeon River Country State Forest.

Hiking

Provides access to nearby trails, including use as a stopover for the High Country Pathway and other local hiking routes in Pigeon River Country.

Fishing

River access to the Pigeon River for trout fishing (brown, rainbow, brook reported in the area).

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsRiver-related hazards (high water and swift current), rough/poor road access, remote location with likely weak or spotty cell coverage, and presence of wildlife including elk and black bear in the broader area.

Weather at Pine Grove State Forest Campground

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Humidity: 84%

Wind: 11 mph

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Common complaintsVery limited number of sites (6) often requires a backup plan; rough, remote access roads (several reviewers describe long two‑track drives and a removed footbridge requiring a ford or log crossing); minimal amenities and no hookups; occasional reports of trash around receptacles and heavy insect activity.

Campground Map

Pine Grove State Forest Campground

Driving directionsLocated 12 miles east of Wolverine via Wolverine Road, Webb Road and Campsite Road.

Remote forest roads; last few miles are two-track/rough and can be in poor condition.

Nearby places

Wolverine — approx. 12 miles (west)

Nearby supplies

Wolverine (basic services and supplies

~12 miles)

Reviews from booking and map sources

3.4

13 reviews

Mixed Reviews

Pine Grove State Forest Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers praise the campground's quiet, riverfront, off‑the‑beaten‑path character, artesian spring water, and solitude. Common criticisms include very limited capacity (six sites), rough access roads, occasional trash issues, and minimal facilities.

Review Summaries

Based on 13 reviews

What Campers Love

Secluded, wooded sites along the Pigeon River; direct river access for fishing and paddling; clean vault toilets and a free‑flowing artesian well noted by multiple visitors; excellent for solitude...

Based on 13 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early (sites are first‑come, first‑serve) and have a backup campsite plan. Bring all supplies, insect protection, warm layers, and be self‑sufficient. Pack out trash and be prepared for rough...

Based on 13 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Beautiful, way off the grid ... River access, a pit toilet and spring water coming out of a pipe."; "Very rustic and awesome. Very close to the river."; "The artesian water source is convenient but...

Based on 13 reviews