Meadows ORV Campground
Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 12 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV's up to 25 feet in length.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 2 | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 3 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 5 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 8 | Back-in | 99 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Meadows ORV Campground provides visitors with a hand pump well for drinking water, several vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Individual campsites provide a picnic table, a campfire ring, and a lantern post.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to November 30 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. |
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Getting there
From Grayling. Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles. Turn right and travel south on Deeter Rd. for 2 miles. Turn left and travel south on Durfee Rd./FR 4541 for 3 miles. The site is located on the left.
| Nearest town | Mio, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.5593° N, 84.3092° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 14.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Dean's Bait & Tackle, Incorporated ↗ | 29.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
The Meadows ORV Campground ATV Ride going east from Campground
Worth a stop
- 9 miLoon Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMeadows West Trail ↗11.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.1 miMeadows-M33 Trail ↗17.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.1 miMeadows North ↗7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.4 miMeadows - Comstock Trail ↗5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.9 miOscoda-Alcona Smt Dnr96 ↗64.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.4 miMeadows - McCct ↗30.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 2 miLuzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead ↗Huron-Manistee National Forests · Season April 1 to November 30
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest.
- inHuron-Manistee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,028,484 acres
- 14.3 miKirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 6,621 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Oscoda County CourthouseBuilding · Mio · 9.9 mi
Natural features
Meadows ORV Campground is nestled amoungst a pine and hardwood forest. The west branch of Big Creek is crossed by Meadows West Trail just to the southwest of the campground. Meadows ORV Campground is isolated from nearby light sources making it an excellent location for star gazing.
Recreation
- ORV Riding: Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System. This trail system was developed for vehicles 50 inches of less. The Meadows ORV trail connects to the Mack Lake Trail System and Bull Gap Hill Climb. The trail ranges anywhere from 0 to 10% grades with some short stretches of 30%. Confidence markers are orange triangles.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Meadows ORV Campground?
Sites at Meadows ORV Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Meadows ORV Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping - Per Night: $10.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Meadows ORV Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Meadows ORV Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1 to November 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Meadows ORV Campground have?
13 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Meadows ORV Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Meadows ORV Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Meadows ORV Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Meadows ORV Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Meadows ORV Campground?
- ORV Riding: Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Meadows ORV Campground?
Mio, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Meadows ORV Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chimney Loop Campground (7.5 mi), Wagner Lake (8 mi), and Island Lake (8.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby