USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Pines Point Campground (MI)
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 5
- Hookups
- 5 no hookups
- Season
- May 9 to October 12
- Max RV length
- 80 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 696 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- P PT RIVER PARKING (NFSR 5637-B) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Nearest town
- HESPERIA
- Address
- 168TH AVENUE, HESPERIA, MI
- Phone
- 231-745-8760
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Tubing, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
5 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each. Large groups can reserve the entire loop. Find out how the campground got its name when you tube or kayak around the point and see the majestic white pines standing watch over the river. Fishing is also popular in these waters.
Recreation
Fish for trout, salmon and sucker, or float in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 1 hour float. The canoe landing is walk-in.
Facilities
Five group campsites and 27 family campsites lie along the river. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Electric hookups are not available.
Natural Features
The campground is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pines and rolling hills.
The White River runs for 23.6 miles on the western side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Summer temperatures are generally around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Huron-Manistee National Forests extend over almost a million acres, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Hikers can explore the White River Special Area, a primarily non-motorized area surrounded on three sides by the White River.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 16° | -6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 17° | -2° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 28° | 8° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 37° | 22° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 49° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 57° | 45° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 65° | 55° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 65° | 53° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 59° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 45° | 32° | 72° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 33° | 13° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 26° | 4° | 59° | 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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