USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Marzinski Horse Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 19
- Hookups
- 19 no hookups
- Season
- April 3 to November 30
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 725 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MARZINSKI HORSE CAMP (NFSR 9925) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Nearest town
- Stronach Township
About
Overview
The Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground were developed for the horse enthusiasts, who enjoy riding through a forested quiet trail system. The Marzinski Horse Camp serves as the primary access location for the 18 miles of horse trail.
Recreation
The Marzinski Horse Trail is open to non-motorized use only. They are designed for horse riders but may be used by hikers as well. The trail is accessed by either the Marzinski Trailhead and Campground or the Steinberg Trailhead. Neither trailhead is maintained for horse use in the winter months. The Forest Service and volunteers maintain the trail system, which is marked by oak-routed signs and posts and request that care is taken to keep the trail system clean. “Pack it in, pack it out.” Horse riders are asked not to access the Little Manistee River, which may accelerate erosion and to be careful when crossing adjacent county and forest roads.
Facilities
This campground has a day use area and 19 pull through sites with ample room for horses on each site. Hitching posts/poles are available at some sites. All sites include a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has one toilet building and one well for drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a white pine stand and offers quiet and privacy between camp sites. The Marzinski Horse Trail passes through mostly mixed pine with some hardwood vegetation types. Topography is mostly flat forested land with some small openings.
Nearby Attractions
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Udell Rollways Day Use and Disc Golf Course
Pine Lake Campground
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 17° | -4° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 18° | 1° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 27° | 11° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 36° | 16° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 46° | 32° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 55° | 44° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 64° | 51° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 63° | 55° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 59° | 48° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 46° | 35° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 34° | 19° | 62° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | 7° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Orchard Beach · Michigan State Parks · 9 mi
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