US Forest Service$14/night
Hartwick Pines Backcountry MI
Grayling, Michigan, Michigan1,168 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
Backpacking in Hartwick Pines State Park — last old growth white pine in Michigan. AuSable River float nearby.
Peak season temperatures
75°F
Avg high
56°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Kirtland's WarblerBlack-capped ChickadeeSmooth Greensnake
Activities
BackpackingOld Growth ForestCanoeingWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Old Growth AccessRiver NearbyTrail Access
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- $14/night
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
- Peak temps
- 56°–75°F
- Rating
- 4.3 (19)
- Coordinates
- 44.7234, -84.6512
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