State Forest · Michigan
Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 679 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-582-7523
About
This charming rustic campground is nestled in the Jordan River Valley. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and beautiful scenery located along the Jordan River, Michigan's first designated scenic river. There are 10 sites for tent and small trailer use.
The campground is located 10 miles north of Mancelona via US-131 and M-66.
10 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Open all year; the road may not be plowed in winter. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Young State Park (231-582-7523).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | -5° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 16° | -8° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 24° | 11° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 35° | 15° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 45° | 29° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 54° | 44° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 63° | 55° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 62° | 57° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 58° | 45° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 45° | 36° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 34° | 12° | 61° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 26° | 6° | 60° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Pinney Bridge State Forest Campground · State Forest · 2 mi · 15 sites
- East Jordan Tourist Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 9 mi · 90 sites
- Young – Terrace Campground · Michigan State Parks · 14 mi
- Young – Oak Campground · Michigan State Parks · 14 mi
- Whiting Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 14 mi · 53 sites
All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.