FR 9561 — Birch Grove Trailhead in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan
FR 9561 — Birch Grove Trailhead in MI
A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Newaygo County, MI.
Huron-Manistee National Forest, White Cloud Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A pond lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, White Cloud, is 3.5 mi off.
September normals 48–72°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Huron-Manistee National Forest, White Cloud Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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