About Seaton Creek Campground
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic. The closest town is Mesick. The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities for both panfish (perch, bluegil, crappie, sunfish) and game fish (trout, bass, pike, salmon). For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website [ http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/ ](http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/). Kayakers may access the campground by traveling up the very shallow Seaton Creek, however canoeing is not recommended unless you're putting in at the Hodenpyl Backwaters. From there, you can canoe the Big Manistee. There is a connector trail to the Manistee River Trail from this site. The North Country National Scenic Trail can be…
- Fees: **Camping (per night):** - Single Site: $30.00 - Group Site: $80.00 **Day Use (per vehicle):** - Per Day:$10.00 - Extra Vehicle: $10.00
- Season: April 29 – October 10
- Managed by: Huron-Manistee National Forests, FS
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Mesick, MI · 44.35778, -85.80917
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: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Ck Campground S | ATV road | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| Manistee River Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 9.6 mi |
| FR 5992 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Man. Rv- Suspension Brdg Spur | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.5 mi |
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 128.1 mi |
| Nct Marilla Trailhead Spur | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.4 mi
Water fill-up: 18.9 mi
Propane: 11.6 mi