About Claybanks Campground
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157661592998190) This river access is on the flies only, catch and release portion of the river. The river bottom is mostly gravel and is a very good area for brown trout. The path to the river borders posted private land on one side before reaching the stairs to the river. The stairs to the river are steep, and will be a workout for those who make the attempt. The pine and oak forest is a good area for wildlife watching and visitors may see a deer or two while heading to the river. [**Brochure with Map**](https://go.usa.gov/x9h9r): 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/72157661592998190)
- Fees: **Recreation Enhancement Act Fee -** Day Use - - Day: $5.00 - Week: $15.00 Camping - - Per Night: $10.00
- Season: May 1 – November 30
- Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Where: 2 mi southwest of Baldwin, MI · 43.87086, -85.88234
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claybanks | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Claybanks Camping | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Mcct - Big O Spur | Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 13.3 mi |
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 128.1 mi |
| Nct 76Th St. Trailhead Spur | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18 mi
Water fill-up: 18 mi
Propane: 4.3 mi