U.S. Forest Service · Huron-Manistee National Forests · Michigan

Minnie Pond Campground

This site is located on Minnie Pond on a human-made impoundment. Ducks, geese and heron frequent the area. This is a popular area for small and large game and waterfowl hunting. A foot bridge on Mena Creek connects the campground to the day use area. The day use area is located on the side of the creek. No ORV's are allowed in the campground or on the access road to the campground.

Closed for the seasonBooking not publishedFrom $10 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in Michigan · tent only in Michigan

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesRecreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 1 to October 31
ForestHuron-Manistee National Forests
FeesRecreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00
RulesForest-wide Closures - Camping in Developed Recreation Areas Camping in a developed campground for a period longer than 14 consecutive days unless posted otherwise. Entering or being in a developed recreation site or portion thereof when posted CLOSED. Entering or remaining in a campground between 10 PM and 6 AM when posted - except for properly registered campers.

Huron-Manistee National Forests recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Minnie Pond Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.26 inches of precipitation, 25.3 inches of snowFebruary: 1.63 inches of precipitation, 14.0 inches of snowMarch: 1.98 inches of precipitation, 7.0 inches of snowApril: 3.85 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowMay: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.15 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.26 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowNovember: 2.91 inches of precipitation, 4.3 inches of snowDecember: 2.63 inches of precipitation, 22.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.5°F averageFebruary: 23.5°F averageMarch: 32.2°F averageApril: 43.9°F averageMay: 55.3°F averageJune: 65.1°F averageJuly: 68.7°F averageAugust: 67.6°F averageSeptember: 60.5°F averageOctober: 48.2°F averageNovember: 37.4°F averageDecember: 28.0°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Hesperia 4 WNW, 11 miles from the campground at 780 feet, station USC00203769 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 36 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 75 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 1 to October 31.

Getting there

Coordinates43.6303° N, 85.8999° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗4.4 mi
Outdoor gear37 North ↗15.4 mi
RV sales & serviceSilver Lake RV Rental ↗28.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.8 mi
    McCt - 7 Mile ATV Loop ↗
    5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
  • 1.9 mi
    Birch Grove Trail ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.5 mi
    Loda Lake Wildflower Trail
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 3.7 mi
    Loda Lake Spur
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 4.4 mi
    Birch Grove Trl Diamondlk Spur
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 5 mi
    McCct- Bwc ↗
    82.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Michigan

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  • Best Tent Camping: Michigan
    Matt Forster, 2015
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    Kevin Revolinski, 2013
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    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Minnie Pond Campground?

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00

Source: Forest Service

Is Minnie Pond Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 1 to October 31.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Minnie Pond Campground?

Minnie Pond Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Minnie Pond Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Benton Lake Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), Indian Lake Campground (4.8 mi, first-come), and Nichols Lake South Campground (6.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby