Can you reserve a site at Mack Lake ORV Campground?

Yes, Mack Lake ORV Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Mack Lake ORV Campground have?

42 sites in total, of which 41 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Mack Lake ORV Campground?

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

Are campfires allowed at Mack Lake ORV Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Mack Lake ORV Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Mack Lake ORV Campground, Michigan — 41 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by buoys. With an ORV trailhead located within the campground, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location for ORV trail riders.

Recreation

Water Activities: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye.
ORV Riding: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade

Facilities

The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Mack Lake have picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.

Natural Features

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing.

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

The facts

41 bookable sites
42 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Beaver, Warbler, scan and pay

Site types

41 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

42 campsites at Mack Lake ORV Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
22	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
23	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
24	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
25	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
26	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
27	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8
28	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
29	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8
30	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8
31	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8
32	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
33	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
34	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
35	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8
36	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
37	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
38	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
39	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
40	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
41	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
42	Beaver	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
1	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
10	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
11	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
13	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
14	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
15	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
16	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
17	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
18	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
19	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
2	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
20	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
21	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
3	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
4	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
5	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
6	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
7	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
8	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
9	Warbler	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
Standard	scan and pay	Management	—	—	—	8

Getting there

From Grayling:

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 6 miles.
Turn left and travel east on County Rd. 604 for 4 miles.
Turn left and travel north on FR 4460 for 1 mile.
Turn left and travel west on County Rd. 489 for 1 mile.

44.57878, -84.06490 · 44°34'43.6"N 84°3'53.7"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	32	42	54	68	77	81	79	72	58	44	33
Low °F	11	10	18	30	41	51	56	54	47	36	28	18
Precip in	1.9	1.4	1.7	3.2	3.5	3.6	2.9	3.8	2.9	3.1	2.3	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.3 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 Mack Lake ORV Campground

Can you reserve a site at Mack Lake ORV Campground?: Yes, Mack Lake ORV Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mack Lake ORV Campground have?: 42 sites in total, of which 41 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Mack Lake ORV Campground?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Mack Lake ORV Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Mack Lake ORV Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.

Mack Lake ORV Campground