Old Grade Campground

US Forest Service · Michigan

Old Grade Campground in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

Located on the Little Manistee River, this campground is completely surrounded by National Forest System land. There is a short interpretive hiking trail with foot bridges from the campground through a hemlock and birch forest. The campground is located near wetlands and many fields, making it an excellent area to view wildlife. Canoeing is not recommended on this portion of the river as it is very shallow, however, this area is popular with anglers seeking trout.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$30/night

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

100

Season

April 25 - September 14

Coordinates

44.06083, -85.85167

Nearest sites we map

• M-37: White Cloud To Baldwin3 km · US Forest Service
• Carrieville State Forest Campground11 km · State park system
• Sand Lake Campground13 km · US Forest Service
• Silver Creek State Forest Campground15 km · State park system
• Lincoln Bridge State Forest Campground15 km · State park system
• Bray Creek State Forest Campground16 km · State park system

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2025-12-22, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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