South Branch Trail Camp Group Site
Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, hiking
Location: Oscoda, MI, MI
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
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A spacious group campground ideal for equestrian camping with access to the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Google reviewers praise beautiful trails, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere with large, mostly grassy sites.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine present in area. Blanding's Turtle also documented within 8km. Watch for horses on ground at night.
Insider tips for South Branch Trail Camp Group Site: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Site holds up to 250 campers with day-use horse parking available Watch your step after dark due to horse presence on grounds
Skip South Branch Trail Camp Group Site if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit South Branch Trail Camp Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rollways Campground (Hale , MI), Monument Campground (Oscoda, MI), Gabions Campground (Mio, MI), Round Lake (National City, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site
Cell signal at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site (Oscoda, MI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Site holds up to 250 campers with day-use horse parking available
Watch your step after dark due to horse presence on grounds
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
South Branch Trail Camp is located in northeast Michigan. If traveling from the south, go US-23 north to M-65. Stay on M-65 north through the city of Hale. 6 miles north of Hale turn north on Rollways Road. Travel 3 miles to the campground entrance.
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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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