Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite
Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, hiking
Location: Big Rapids, MI, MI
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. The horse trails connect to the group campsite. There are a few small lakes located nearby, including, Hungerford Lake, Toogood Lake and Mud Lake.There are eight individual sites within the group camp area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite offers access to 47+ miles of horseback riding trails, 10 miles of mountain biking trails, and hiking opportunities. Campers praise it as a quiet gem with excellent trails for equestrian activities.
Wildlife alert: Wood Turtles, Spotted Turtles, and Blanding's Turtles documented in the area; also Pileated Woodpeckers and other bird species.
Insider tips for Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 group site Bring your own water supply; water availability is inconsistent per recent camper reports Site is ideal for equestrian camping with direct trail access
Skip Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite if: You need hookups — no electric or water hookups available. You require consistent water access on-site. You're planning to camp outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Nichols Lake South Campground (Manistee, MI), Gleasons Landing (BALDWIN, MI), Bowman Bridge (Branch, MI), Pines Point Campground (Mi) (HESPERIA, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite
Cell signal at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite (Big Rapids, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. The horse trails connect to the group campsite. There are a few small lakes located nearby, including, Hungerford Lake, Toogood Lake and Mud Lake.There are eight individual sites within the group camp area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 group site
Bring your own water supply; water availability is inconsistent per recent camper reports
Site is ideal for equestrian camping with direct trail access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Big Rapids on US-131: Take M-20 west 8.5 miles to Cypress Ave. Go 0.5 miles north on Cypress Ave. Turn right on Hungerford Lake Drive and proceed 0.5 miles. Turn north on FR5134 and travel 2 miles to the group campsite.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Huron-Manistee National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Huron-Manistee National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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