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Manistee National Forest

July 29, 2008 by Dave  
Filed under Lake County, Mason County, Montcalm County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County

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Manistee National Forest SignThe Manistee National Forest extends over several Michigan counties: Lake, Manistee, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Wexford. The majority of  Newaygo County also lies within its district.

There is something for everyone including hiking trails (48 miles) and camping, horseback trails (35 miles) and ski trails, snowmobile trails (50 miles) and ATV trails (19 miles).

Within Newaygo County, the forest offers two developed campgrounds. Nichols Lake and Benton Lake campgrounds are less busy than a private campground or a state campground. These campgrounds are designed for those who really like to rough it, as electric and sewage hookups are not available.

You may chose to use the campsites on one of Michigan’s small lakes within the forest: Brush Lake, Condon Lake, Hungerford Lake, Sawkaw or Shelly lake. These sites are more rustic but generally have drinking water, garbage disposal and restrooms.

As with most attractions, there are fees involved: $3.00 for one day, $5.00 for up to seven days or $20.00 for the season. You can get more information by writing: District Ranger, 650 N Michigan, Baldwin Mi., 49304 or by calling 1-231-745-4631

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4 Responses to “Manistee National Forest”
  1. Von Schoonmaker says:
    September 3, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Newaygo county needs MORE ATV trails and needs to open up to ATV riders much like Lake county did. NEED MORE PLACES TO RIDE!!!

  2. Dave says:
    September 3, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    I agree!

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