State Forest · Michigan
Stoney Creek Trail Camp
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Hookups
- 9 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 794 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-625-0211
About
This rustic equestrian campground, located in a scenic hardwood forest, offers direct access to the Shore-to-Shore Trail. Nine trailer sites (small and large) and a group area (max 100 people) are available. A 3500-watt generator-powered water pump provides potable water.
This 420-mile trail Shore-to-Shore Trail system, spanning from Empire to Oscoda, welcomes hikers and equestrians alike, offering breathtaking scenery along its east-west route. Two additional spur trails extend north and south, further expanding exploration opportunities.
For those seeking a more localized equestrian adventure, the Stoney Creek Equestrian Trail provides three scenic loops.
The campground is located 12 miles east of Indian River via M-68, M-33 N and Stoney Creek Road.
9 equestrian campsites. 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 Aloha State Park (231-625-0211).
Also a group camp here (Stoney Creek Trail Camp); group rates apply.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 10° | -15° | 41° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -18° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | 0° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 32° | 7° | 83° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 43° | 28° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 62° | 53° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 60° | 55° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 55° | 43° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 43° | 31° | 75° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 31° | 11° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 22° | -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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