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.
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 .
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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