01 reviewPrice
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
Walsh Road Equestrian State Forest Campground And Trail Camp
44.7818, -84.3735
Horse campers and long-distance hikers using the Shore-to-Shore Trail will find this spot ideal in fall, when bugs are gone, trails are dry, and the mixed hardwoods along the forest edge are turning. Two sites means almost no competition if you arrive mid-week.
The rough, unplowed seasonal roads and total cell blackout (no T-Mobile, no Verizon, barely any AT&T) make this a bad call for anyone who isn't fully self-sufficient. If you need hookups, reliable water without a 5,000-watt generator, or a quick exit route, this isn't your place.
Official information for Walsh Road Equestrian State Forest Campground And Trail Camp from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Wilderness State Park offers two backcountry sites on or near the North County Trail, one is a 1-mile hike and the other is a 3.5-mile hike.
Each campsite is outfitted with a fire ring and a composting toilet (composting pit with no walls or a roof). A bear pole is provided at each site.
Reservations
Reservations for backcountry sites are required and are only taken at the park only. Check-in is required at the park office the day of your reservation and you'll be required to notify staff where your vehicle will be parked overnight.
Those hiking the North Country Trail with unknown arrival dates can call the park office for day-of reservations at 231-436-5381.
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Fall offers the most rewarding visit. Daytime highs run 45–60°F in September and October, trails dry out, and bugs disappear. The mixed hardwoods show color along the forest edges. Crowds are minimal compared to state parks. Late October and November bring deer hunting seasons, so wear blaze orange. Summer works for trail riding but expect bugs and warmer weather.
Fall called most rewarding: 45–60°F, trails dry, bugs disappear, hardwood edges show color.
Rustic equestrian state forest campground. Vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well are provided; a submersible pump is available but requires a 5,000-watt generator. No electrical, water, or sewer hookups; first-come, first-served. Maximum capacity listed as 40 individuals; group rates apply.
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