Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground

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Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground
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Quick Facts

673 ft

Price

$20/night

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

7 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground
$20.00 - $20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Review indicates a $20/night self-register fee.
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

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What Campers Say

4.43

Recommended

Based on 33 reviews

27 Google reviews

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"Visitors consistently praise the campground for being clean, secluded, and rustic with an excellent riverside setting. Reviews focus on the site's small size and remoteness, which many users view as a positive; a few note minor maintenance issues with the vault toilet and that the water pump can be hard to use."

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Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground

Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground

46.6614, -85.5224

Nearby places
Newberry — ~29–31 miles

Best Time to Camp at Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground

While technically open year-round, Reed & Green Bridge truly shines during spring and fall when migratory fish fill the river and the forest transforms with seasonal color. Summer brings warmth and greenery along with the expected mosquitoes and biting insects, so pack accordingly. Winter adventurers should note that roads remain unplowed and can become impassable after snowfall, making this a true warm-season destination for most campers.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
5.0 / 5
Top 1% in MI

Spring steelhead runs and fresh river activity make spring a top season here.

Planning Tips

  • Operating Season: Open year-round; seasonal roads and campground are not plowed in winter.

About Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground

Tucked away on the legendary Two Hearted River, Reed & Green Bridge offers seven intimate campsites where the sound of flowing water replaces the hum of everyday life. This rustic, first-come, first-served gem provides just the essentials—vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and direct river access—making it perfect for anglers chasing salmon and steelhead or paddlers seeking a quiet launch point into wilderness waters.
Rustic/primitive campground with seven small sites for tent camping and small trailers; first-come, first-served (no reservations).

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Stay Limit
15-day maximum stay

Amenities available

Potable water
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

River-focused recreation on the Two Hearted River (fishing and paddling) plus hunting access on surrounding state land. ORV use is allowed only to enter and exit the campground. Winter camping is allowed but roads are not plowed.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsHigh-water/current hazards on the Two Hearted River; seasonal road access issues in winter (roads not plowed). Cell coverage is not specified and may be limited.

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Reviews

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4.4
33 reviews
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Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Visitors consistently praise the campground for being clean, secluded, and rustic with an excellent riverside setting. Reviews focus on the site's small size and remoteness, which many users view as a positive; a few note minor maintenance issues with the vault toilet and that the water pump can be hard to use.
Review Summaries
Based on 33 reviews

What Campers Love

Secluded, quiet riverside sites on the Two Hearted River; excellent for fishing and paddling; generally described as clean and well‑kept for a rustic site.
Based on 33 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early (first-come, first-served) due to very few sites; bring supplies and proper gear for a primitive stay; suitable for small tents and small trailers only; be prepared for insects in warm...
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Last updated March 8, 2026
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