State Forest · Michigan
Pinney Bridge State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 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
- 751 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-582-7523
About
Discover the Jordan River's pristine scenery at this rustic, hike-in campground. Michigan's first scenic river provides a tranquil backdrop for 15 tent-only campsites, just a short 200-yard walk from the parking area.
The campground is located 5.5 miles northwest of Alba via Alba Highway, M-66 and Pinney Bridge Road.
15 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° | 16° | -8° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 15° | -10° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 24° | 9° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 35° | 12° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 45° | 30° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 54° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 63° | 55° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 62° | 56° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 57° | 44° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 44° | 35° | 74° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 33° | 11° | 61° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 25° | 4° | 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.
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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.