USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Bear Track Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 784 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CAMP LOOP BEAR TRACK (NFSR 5518-A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Irons, Wellston, MI
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. Bear Track got its name many years ago from a bear track found while building the site. A 1.5 mile trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Fishing is a popular activity for this area. Open season: May 2 - September 8. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Walk-In Riverside Site: $40 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Day Use: $10
$10 per vehicle per day
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 15° | -10° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 15° | -1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 27° | 10° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 36° | 15° | 79° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 47° | 31° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 56° | 44° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 63° | 53° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 63° | 53° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 57° | 46° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 45° | 33° | 72° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 32° | 16° | 63° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 24° | 4° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Freesoil Trailhead · 2.9 mi as the crow flies
North Country Trail 128 mi Hike · Drive there - Udell Trailhead · 6.3 mi as the crow flies
North Country Trail 128 mi Hike · Drive there
All 269 trails in Huron-Manistee National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Sawdust Hole Angler Access · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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