SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 231-723-0141
- Coordinates
- 44.3578, -85.8092
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic. The closest town is Mesick. Recreation The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities for both panfish (perch, bluegil, crappie, sunfish) and game fish (trout, bass, pike, salmon). For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/ . Kayakers may access the campground by traveling up the very shallow Seaton Creek, however canoeing is not recommended unless you're putting in at the Hodenpyl Backwaters. From there, you can canoe the Big Manistee. There is a connector trail to the Manistee River Trail from this site. The North Country National Scenic Trail can be reached by crossing the suspension bridge over the Manistee River. The Upper Branch Trailhead is also nearby. Facilities Two group sites and 17 family sites area situated near a picnic area on the Hodenpyl Backwater of the Manistee River. There are two vault restroom buildings. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables. Drinking water is available. Natural Features The terrain surrounding Hodenpyl Dam Pond is characterized as hilly with a mix of hardwoods and conifers. Briar Hill, which has the second-highest elevation in the lower peninsula, is located about five miles east of Hodenpyl Dam Pond. A number of other tributaries enter Hodenpyl Dam Pond from the east, flowing off the slopes of Briar Hill. These streams are characterized by very high gradient and cold temperatures. They include Seaton Creek, Small Creek, Preston Creek, Cripple Creek, and several unnamed streams. These streams mostly host a mix of brown and brook trout, although a few have only brook trout. The trailhead for the Manistee River Trail is within the campground. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
From the managing agency.
Is SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND free?
We do not have a fee on record for SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND?
SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND is at 44.3578, -85.8092. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Seaton Creek Recreation Area0.1 mi
- Red Bridge River Access Site5.7 mi
- Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites5.7 mi
- Government Landing Access7.2 mi
- Sawdust Hole Angler Access9.4 mi
- PETERSON BRIDGE10.6 mi
- Peterson Bridge South Campground10.8 mi
- Blacksmith Bayou Access13.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
