Meadows Orv Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside

Location: Mio, MI, MI

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 12 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV’s up to 25 feet in length. ORV Riding: Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System .

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/meadows-orv-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small 12-site campground centered on the Meadows ORV Trail System with connections to Mack Lake Trail System and Bull Gap Hill Climb. Google reviewers praise its peaceful setting, proximity to trails, and good maintenance.

Wildlife alert: Kirtland's Warbler, Northern Flicker, Black-billed Cuckoo, Cape May Warbler, White-tailed Deer, and Smooth Greensnake documented in area.

Insider tips for Meadows Orv Campground: Book early—federal campground fills up quickly RVs up to 25 feet in length accommodated No hookups available; ensure self-contained RV setup Town of Mio is only 5 miles away for supplies Trail grades range 0-10% mostly with some short 30% stretches; vehicles 50 inches or less only

Skip Meadows Orv Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. Your OHV is wider than 50 inches.

Best time to visit Meadows Orv Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Chimney Loop Campground (Mio, MI), Wagner Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Island Lake (Mi) (Mio, MI), Wakeley Lake Campground (Grayling, MI).

Cell Phone Coverage at Meadows Orv Campground

Cell signal at Meadows Orv Campground (Mio, 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.

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Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 12 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV’s up to 25 feet in length. ORV Riding: Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System .

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—none available at most sites✕ You visit outside May-October seasonal window✕ Your OHV is wider than 50 inches

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up quickly

RVs up to 25 feet in length accommodated

No hookups available; ensure self-contained RV setup

Town of Mio is only 5 miles away for supplies

Trail grades range 0-10% mostly with some short 30% stretches; vehicles 50 inches or less only

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Kirtland's Warbler, Northern Flicker, Black-billed Cuckoo, Cape May Warbler, White-tailed Deer, and Smooth Greensnake documented in area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles. Turn right and travel south on Deeter Rd. for 2 miles. Turn left and travel south on Durfee Rd./FR 4541 for 3 miles. The site is located on the left.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Meadows Orv Campground cost per night?+
Meadows Orv Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Meadows Orv Campground open?+
Meadows Orv Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Meadows Orv Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Meadows Orv Campground?+
Meadows Orv Campground can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Meadows Orv Campground?+
Meadows Orv Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Meadows Orv Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Meadows Orv Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Meadows Orv Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Meadows Orv Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Huron-Manistee National Forest: Meadows ORV CampgroundHuron Adventure Planner
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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