Michigan
Manistee National Forest Udell Hills Dispersed Area
Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed area tucked into the rolling terrain east of Baldwin, offering maybe 8-10 sites scattered through mature oak and maple forest. Most spots are pull-offs along old logging roads with decent spacing between rigs. Fire rings at some sites, no facilities beyond that. Gets busy during fall color season and deer hunting — spring and early summer are your best bet for solitude.
Access via Forest Road 5629 off M-37, about 4 miles of decent gravel. High-clearance helps but not required. Some two-tracks branch deeper into the hills for more remote spots but can get soft after rain.
Rolling hills camping near Pine River corridor
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Baldwin, Michigan |
| Miles from pavement | 4.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 10 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |