Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground

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Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. # Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp Escape to this secluded, rustic campground nestled along the Au Sable River, a haven for paddlers and anglers. A spacious, sun-drenched picnic area separates the campsites from the river, perfect for riverside lunches. Convenient amenities include a centrally located hand-pump well and dumpster. A gravel-and-sand boat launch provides easy river access. The campground is divided into two distinct areas, including: - Campground: Seven shaded campsites, tucked beneath towering red pines. - Group site: A paddle-in campsite on the west side features four fire pits and six picnic tables. The campground is located 10 miles west of Mio via M-72 West, Mapes Road, Brown Cabin Road, Deeter Road and North Red Oak Road. Trout, bass and pike are caught in the Au Sable River. This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. A paddle-in/walk-in group site is located in the campground along the Au Sable River. Paddling is popular on the Au Sable River. Carry-in access is located approximately 100 yards from the parking area down a set of stairs. - There are vault toilets. - Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well. - No electrical available. - Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground. - Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. - One camping unit and six people are allowed per site. Additional Info: Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Recreation passport required for entry. Seven sites for tent and small trailer use located on the Au Sable River. Includes a large canoe camping area.

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Contact

• https://www.michigan.gov/recsearch/sfcampgroundsn-z/parmaleebridge

Location

44.676737, -84.293757