Mckinley Horse Trail Campground
USFS · Horse Camp · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Horse Camp
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.6403, -83.9728
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The camp is located in a red pine plantation and is available is available throughout the year for hunting, backpacking, biking and general camping. There are no designated sites, however there are fire rings. Proximal to McKinley Landing. The parking lot is designed for trucks with horse trailers. The camp provides easy access to the Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail.
From the USFS.
Is Mckinley Horse Trail Campground free?
Yes. Mckinley Horse Trail Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Mckinley Horse Trail Campground?
From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles. Turn right and travel east on McKinley Dr./CR-F32. Turn right and travel south on Evans Rd. for .5 miles. Turn right and travel west on CR-F602 for 2 miles. Turn right and travel north on FR 4004.
Nearby
- Cathedral Pines Campground1.7 mi
- Buttercup Backcountry Campsites2.7 mi
- Bear Island Backcountry Campsites4.1 mi
- Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites5.3 mi
- River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite6.1 mi
- Mack Lake ORV Campground6.2 mi
- Au Sable Loop Campground6.3 mi
- AUSABLE RIVER CAMPING6.3 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.
