Meadows ORV Campground
Campground · Michigan · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Huron National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,146 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 12 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV's up to 25 feet in length.
Recreation
- ORV Riding: Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System. This trail system was developed for vehicles 50 inches of less. The Meadows ORV trail connects to the Mack Lake Trail System and Bull Gap Hill Climb . The trail ranges anywhere from 0 to 10% grades with some short stretches of 30%. Confidence markers are orange triangles.
Facilities
Meadows ORV Campground provides visitors with a handpump well for drinking water, several vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Individual campsites provide a picnic table, a campfire ring, and a lantern post.
Natural Features
Meadows ORV Campground is nestled amoungst a pine and hardwood forest. The west branch of Big Creek is crossed by Meadows West Trail just to the southwest of the campground. Meadows ORV Campground is isolated from nearby light sources making it an excellent location for star gazing.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.Charges & Cancellations
All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.
The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
13 campsites at Meadows ORV Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 75 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | — | Management | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 80 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Grayling:
- Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on Deeter Rd. for 2 miles.
- Turn left and travel south on Durfee Rd./FR 4541 for 3 miles.
- The site is located on the left.
44.55926, -84.30916 · 44°33'33.4"N 84°18'33.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 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 Meadows ORV Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Meadows ORV Campground?
- Yes, Meadows ORV Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Meadows ORV Campground have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Meadows ORV Campground?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Meadows ORV Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Meadows ORV Campground.
- Does Meadows ORV Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Meadows ORV Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Meadows ORV Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 989-826-3252
- Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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