Mack Lake ORV Campground
Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by buoys. With an ORV trailhead located within the campground, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location for ORV trail riders.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 41 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
41 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Beaver | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 23 | Beaver | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 24 | Beaver | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 25 | Beaver | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 26 | Beaver | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 27 | Beaver | Back-in | 80 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 28 | Beaver | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 29 | Beaver | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 30 | Beaver | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 31 | Beaver | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | 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 | 90 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground provides hand pump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Mack Lake have picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.
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)- Single site: $15.00 |
| 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 30 miles. Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 6 miles. Turn left and travel east on County Rd. 604 for 4 miles. Turn left and travel north on FR 4460 for 1 mile. Turn left and travel west on County Rd. 489 for 1 mile.
| Nearest town | Mio, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.5788° N, 84.0649° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 12.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Dean's Bait & Tackle, Incorporated ↗ | 29.8 mi |
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Video
Mack Lake Michigan ORV friendly Campground Tour
Worth a stop
- 5.7 miLoon Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miMack Lake Campground Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.1 miMack - Fowler Road Trail ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.5 miMack - Bull Gap Trail ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.7 miMack - Mio Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.2 miBull Gap Hill Climb0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3.2 miLoud - Long Loop South Segment0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
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 · 3.8 mi
Natural features
The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing.
Recreation
- Water Activities: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye.
- ORV Riding: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mack Lake ORV Campground?
Sites at Mack Lake 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 Mack Lake ORV Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping (per night)- Single site: $15.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mack Lake ORV Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Mack Lake 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 Mack Lake ORV Campground have?
42 sites, including 41 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mack Lake 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
Can I have a campfire at Mack Lake 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 Mack Lake ORV Campground?
Water Activities: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. Th
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mack Lake ORV Campground?
Mio, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Mack Lake ORV Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wagner Lake (4.4 mi), Chimney Loop Campground (4.9 mi), and River Dune Campground (5.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby