Can you reserve a site at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site?

Yes, South Branch Trail Camp Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site.

South Branch Trail Camp Group Site, Michigan — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers and features a day-use horse parking area.

Recreation

Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail. The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda.

Facilities

Facilities include at the South Branch Trail Campground Group Site include three sets of vault toilets, an electric water pump - which requires campers to furnish a 5,000 watt generator, one garbage bin and picket posts. Parking allows for up to 65 vehicles.

Natural Features

Campsites are situated in a stand of oak and pine at an elevation of 880 feet. The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River and is also not too far from the AuSable River. The magnificent Lake Huron is only a short drive east of the campground.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 250 people per site
Loops: SOUTH BRANCH TRAIL CAMP GROUP SITE

Site types

1 Group Equestrian

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	SOUTH BRANCH TRAIL CAMP GROUP SITE	Group Equestrian	—	Gravel	—	250	🐾

Getting there

South Branch Trail Camp is located in northeast Michigan. If traveling from the south, go US-23 north to M-65. Stay on M-65 north through the city of Hale. 6 miles north of Hale turn north on Rollways Road. Travel 3 miles to the campground entrance.

44.48694, -83.79611 · 44°29'13.0"N 83°47'46.0"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	30	41	53	66	76	81	79	71	58	45	34
Low °F	11	10	18	30	42	52	57	56	48	37	27	18
Precip in	1.8	1.5	2.0	3.1	3.3	3.5	3.7	3.3	2.9	3.2	2.5	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 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 South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

Can you reserve a site at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site?: Yes, South Branch Trail Camp Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does South Branch Trail Camp Group Site have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site.

Camping near South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

Rollways Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Monument Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gabions Campground 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Round Lake 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mack Lake ORV Campground 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Au Sable Area 5.3 mi · Facility
Horseshoe Lake Campground and Boat Launch 8 mi · Campground
Kiwanis Monument 9.5 mi · Facility
Sawmill Point Boat Launch 9.5 mi · Facility
Pine River Campground 11 mi · Campground
Bear Island Campground 11.2 mi · Campground
Buttercup Campground 12.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Email ssokolak@fs.fed.us
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

South Branch Trail Camp Group Site