State: Michigan
Address 1: Orchid Loop
Address 2: Manistee National Forest
City: Free Soil
Zip: 49411
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 99
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: This campground borders Lake Michigan to the west and Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area to the south. There are two accesses for the beach, one at the end of both roads. There are several historical interpretive signs along the campground trails discussing history and dune ecology of the area. The Violet and Hemlock Loops have a pressurized water system. The picnic ground has a well system.
Fees: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for rates
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: Manistee, Ludington
Water: Drinking Water
Restrictions: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for restrictions
Restrooms: Flush & Vault Toilet
Directions:
From Manistee –
Travel south on US-31 for 10 miles.
Turn right and travel west on W. Forest Trail Rd. for 8 miles.
W. Forest Trail Rd. becomes FR 5629. Continue west on FR 5629.
The road terminates at the site.