Can you reserve a site at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Yes, Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite.

Are campfires allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Campfires are allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite, Michigan — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.

The horse trails connect to the group campsite. There are a few small lakes located nearby, including, Hungerford Lake, Toogood Lake and Mud Lake.

Recreation

Forty-seven plus miles of horseback riding trails and 10 miles of mountain biking trails make the campground an ideal place for both equestrian campers and outdoors enthusiasts.

Hungerford Lake is located a half mile south of the Hungerford Family Campground and one and a quarter miles south of the Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite. The area offers fishing and boating opportunities. Horses are not allowed in or around the lake area, but visitors interested in fishing are welcome to cast for bass, pike and pan fish. There is a boat ramp located at the lake.

Facilities

There are eight individual sites within the group camp area. Each site can accommodate one large horse trailer, two vehicles and eight people.

Picnic tables, lantern posts, fire rings, and picket poles to highline horses are provided at each of the eight sites. A vault toilet, manure disposal area, trash disposal, and large group campfire ring are provided for the campground. Drinking water is available at the Hungerford Campground, located 1.25 miles south of the site.

The group site's check in and check out time is 12 noon.

Natural Features

The campground is perched along lightly rolling hills in the Manistee National Forest. It is about a mile north of Hungerford Lake and the 48 site Hungerford Campground.

The lake spans 30 acres and is a favorite spot to see fall colors. The Manistee National Forest comprises 540,000 acres and meets the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.

Nearby Attractions

Visit the city of Big Rapids, Michigan, or the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary. Benton, Indian, Brush, and Shelley lakes are also nearby.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations will not be accepted within 7 days of scheduled date of arrival.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 64 people per site
Loops: LOOP A

Site types

1 Equestrian Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	LOOP A	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	—	60 ft	64	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Big Rapids on US-131: Take M-20 west 8.5 miles to Cypress Ave. Go 0.5 miles north on Cypress Ave. Turn right on Hungerford Lake Drive and proceed 0.5 miles. Turn north on FR5134 and travel 2 miles to the group campsite.

43.71667, -85.62444 · 43°43'0.0"N 85°37'28.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	31	42	55	68	77	81	79	72	58	44	33
Low °F	13	12	20	31	43	53	57	55	47	36	28	19
Precip in	2.4	2.0	2.6	4.0	3.8	3.4	3.5	4.2	3.0	3.8	3.0	2.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite

Can you reserve a site at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?: Yes, Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?: Yes, pets are allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite.
Are campfires allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?: Campfires are allowed at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite

Nichols Lake South Campground 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pere Marquette National Scenic River Watercraft Permits (Huron Manistee) 14.9 mi · Permit · we watch it
Gleasons Landing 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Brush Lake Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
Shelley Lake Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Indian Lake Campground 10.4 mi · Campground
Benton Lake Campground 13.6 mi · Campground
Highbank Lake Campground 13.7 mi · Campground
Condon Lakes West 14.1 mi · Campground
Minnie Pond Campground 15 mi · Campground
Claybanks Campground 16.7 mi · Campground
Twinwood Lake Campground 18.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 231-745-4631
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite