Pines Point Campground (MI)
HESPERIA, Michigan
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Inside Huron-Manistee National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Pines Point Campground (MI)
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About this campground
Overview Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each. Large groups can reserve the entire loop. Find out how the campground got its name when you tube or kayak the â??pointâ?? and see the majestic white pines standing watch over the river. Fishing is also popular in these waters. Recreation Fish for trout, salmon and sucker, or float in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 1 hour float. The canoe landing is walk-in. Facilities Five group campsites and 27 family campsites lie along the river. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Electric hookups are not available. Natural Features The campground is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pines and rolling hills. The White River runs for 23.6 miles on the western side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Summer temperatures are generally around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The Huron-Manistee National Forests extend over almost a million acres, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Hikers can explore the White River Special Area, a primarily non-motorized area surrounded on three sides by the White River.
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Where it is
- White Cloud Ranger District · Ranger district
- Huron-Manistee National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Safety Awareness for Upper Manistee River Levels, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026
critical · posted Oct 5, 2026
Lumberman's Monument to close Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday September 15, 2026
information · posted Sep 11, 2026
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
caution · posted Sep 2, 2026
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Fish
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Au Sable National Scenic River Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restricting Motorized Vehicles Use of Roads, Trails, and Off Road Areas
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Possession, Storage or Transportation of Alcohol and Drugs
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions for Violating Posted Regulations
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Restrictions For The Au Sable River
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Pines Point CampgroundCamping0.2 mi
- Gerber Green TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Gerber Red TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Gerber Blue TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Gerber Yellow TrailHiking7.5 mi
- White TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Triathalon RouteHiking8.1 mi
- Orange TrailHiking8.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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