Cathedral Pines Campground
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.6541, -84.0019
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The access road is gated to prohibit motorized access. Visitors to this campground are primarily river paddlers. To access the site from the road, visitors will need to walk . 25 miles into the large, old-growth eastern white pine to find the campground. Trees offer a screen from the river, but still allow campers views of the river and wildlife.
From the USFS.
Is Cathedral Pines Campground free?
Yes. Cathedral Pines Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Cathedral Pines Campground?
From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Go straight and travel east on S. River Rd. for 5.5 miles. Turn left and travel north on FR 4350. Parking is located at the gate.
Nearby
- Mckinley Horse Trail Campground1.7 mi
- Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites3.7 mi
- Buttercup Backcountry Campsites4.3 mi
- River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite4.6 mi
- Au Sable Loop Campground4.8 mi
- AUSABLE RIVER CAMPING4.8 mi
- Bear Island Backcountry Campsites5.7 mi
- Mack Lake ORV Campground6.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
