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SOUTH BRANCH TRAIL CAMP GROUP SITE

federal · Oscoda, MI

  • dump station12 mi
  • fuel station4.8 mi

Pierre-Luc Chanut · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers and features a day-use horse parking area. Recreation Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail. The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda. Facilities Facilities include at the South Branch Trail Campground Group Site include three sets of vault toilets, an electric water pump - which requires campers to furnish a 5,000 watt generator, one garbage bin and picket posts. Parking allows for up to 65 vehicles. Natural Features Campsites are situated in a stand of oak and pine at an elevation of 880 feet. The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River and is also not too far from the AuSable River. The magnificent Lake Huron is only a short drive east of the campground.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    12 mi
  • fuel station

    Hoxey's Trading Post

    4.8 mi
  • propane

    Ferrellgas

    17 mi
  • trailhead

    Liberty Road Orv Snowmobile Trailhead

    4.0 mi
  • attraction

    Au Sable Vista

    5.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Rollways Recreation Area Picnic

    2.4 mi

Contact & access

  • 5761 North Skeel Ave · Oscoda, MI 48750

Reservations & demand

Lead time: Unknown

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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