Seaton Creek Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.3589, -85.8103
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Seaton Creek Campground is adjacent to Seaton Creek at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic. Kayakers may access the campground by traveling up the very shallow Seaton Creek, however canoeing is not recommended. 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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Seaton Creek Recreation Area free?
No. Seaton Creek Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Seaton Creek Recreation Area?
From Mesick: Travel south on M-37 for 4.5 miles. Turn right and travel west on 26 Mile Rd. for 3 miles. At the fork veer right. Turn right and travel north on FR 5993 for .4 miles into the campground.
Nearby
- SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- Red Bridge River Access Site5.8 mi
- Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites5.8 mi
- Government Landing Access7.3 mi
- Sawdust Hole Angler Access9.4 mi
- PETERSON BRIDGE10.7 mi
- Peterson Bridge South Campground10.8 mi
- Blacksmith Bayou Access13.0 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.
