Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite
The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. The horse trails connect to the group campsite. There are a few small lakes located nearby, including, Hungerford Lake, Toogood Lake and Mud Lake.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 60 | Partial | 64 / 16 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site 1 is listed accessible |
There are eight individual sites within the group camp area. Each site can accommodate one large horse trailer, two vehicles and eight people. Picnic tables, lantern posts, fire rings, and picket poles to highline horses are provided at each of the eight sites. A vault toilet, manure disposal area, trash disposal, and large group campfire ring are provided for the campground. Drinking water is available at the Hungerford Campground, located 1.25 miles south of the site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Big Rapids on US-131: Take M-20 west 8.5 miles to Cypress Ave. Go 0.5 miles north on Cypress Ave. Turn right on Hungerford Lake Drive and proceed 0.5 miles. Turn north on FR5134 and travel 2 miles to the group campsite.
| Nearest town | Big Rapids, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.7167° N, 85.6244° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The group site's check in and check out time is 12 noon.
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations will not be accepted within 7 days of scheduled date of arrival.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSer 439 South Rx
30 mi from the campground · 43 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 22.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 42.7 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHungerford Horse Mapseg Gp20.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 42.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 111.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 81.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 130.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 142.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.5 miHungerford Recreation Area ↗Huron-Manistee National Forests · Season May 1 to October 31
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Natural features
The campground is perched along lightly rolling hills in the Manistee National Forest. It is about a mile north of Hungerford Lake and the 48 site Hungerford Campground. The lake spans 30 acres and is a favorite spot to see fall colors. The Manistee National Forest comprises 540,000 acres and meets the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.
Recreation
Forty-seven plus miles of horseback riding trails and 10 miles of mountain biking trails make the campground an ideal place for both equestrian campers and outdoors enthusiasts. Hungerford Lake is located a half mile south of the Hungerford Family Campground and one and a quarter miles south of the Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite. The area offers fishing and boating opportunities. Horses are not allowed in or around the lake area, but visitors interested in fishing are welcome to cast for bass, pike and pan fish. There is a boat ramp located at the lake.
Nearby
Visit the city of Big Rapids, Michigan, or the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary. Benton, Indian, Brush, and Shelley lakes are also nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Sites at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite have?
1 site, including 1 equestrian site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Can I have a campfire at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Site 1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Forty-seven plus miles of horseback riding trails and 10 miles of mountain biking trails make the campground an ideal place for both equestrian campers and outdoors enthusiasts. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?
Big Rapids, Michigan. Visit the city of Big Rapids, Michigan, or the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary.
Source: Getting there
What if Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Brush Lake Campground (6.3 mi, first-come), Shelley Lake Campground (9.3 mi, first-come), and Indian Lake Campground (10.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby