About Indian River Campground
The Indian River Campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the Indian River. There is a short trail leading down to the river. The campground is near the halfway point on the Indian River Canoe Trail, and is a convenient overnight stop for canoeists. [Link to Campground Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5107720.jpg)
- Season: May 17 – September 5
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 15 mi northwest of Manistique, MI · 46.15445, -86.40222
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Drive | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Lodge Road | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 24.5 mi
Water fill-up: 12.7 mi
Propane: 21.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Jack Pine Lodge Campground 0.4 mi
- East Lake Campsites 1.8 mi
- Little Bass Lake Campsites 2.4 mi
- Steuben Lake Campsites 3.4 mi
- Minerva Lake Campsite 3.9 mi
- Bass Lake Campsite 4 mi