Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites
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
- 44.6576, -84.0773
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located on the edge of a red pine plantation, visitors to this site may see many varieties of wildlife in addition to their view of the Au Sable River. This camping area is a short .25 mile walk from the gate, but is primarily used by river paddlers. There is no motorized access to this site. Brochure with map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
Yes. this site is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to this site?
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. for 3 miles. Turn right into entrance and follow signs.
Nearby
- River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite1.0 mi
- Au Sable Loop Campground1.2 mi
- AUSABLE RIVER CAMPING1.2 mi
- Cathedral Pines Campground3.7 mi
- Mckinley Horse Trail Campground5.3 mi
- Mack Lake ORV Campground5.5 mi
- Wagner Lake Recreation Area7.9 mi
- Buttercup Backcountry Campsites8.0 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.
