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Buttercup Campground

12 mi east of Mio, MI · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
May–Sepbest months

About Buttercup Campground

[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984) A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers. Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up views of the river. **[Brochure with map](http://go.usa.gov/x9h8F)**: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. **[Flickr Photo Album](http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984)**

  • Season: May 1 – November 30
  • Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
  • Where: 12 mi east of Mio, MI · 44.64084, -83.91383

Things to do:

Wildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

27°
11°Jan
30°
11°Feb
40°
19°Mar
53°
30°Apr
67°
41°May
77°
51°Jun
81°
56°Jul
79°
54°Aug
71°
46°Sep
57°
37°Oct
44°
28°Nov
33°
19°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Buttercup Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Buttercup CampsitesATV roadat camp0.1 mi
FR 4836ATV road0.1 mi2.5 mi
Mi Shore To Shore Horse&HikeHorse0.4 mi96.5 mi
Mack - Mckinley TrailATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.4 mi3.5 mi
Alcona ATV TrailATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.3 mi23.1 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 11.2 mi
Water fill-up: 11.2 mi
Propane: 10.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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