South Branch Trail Camp Group Site
Sand Lake, Michigan · 843 ft · In Huron-Manistee National Forests
Photos: Pierre-Luc Chanut
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 843 ft (257 m)843 ft257 m
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Overview
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers and features a day-use horse parking area.Recreation
Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail. The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda.Facilities
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Cell service at South Branch Trail Camp Group Site: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny61°38°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain, 24% chance of rain57°43°
- FriLight Rain Likely then Rain Showers Likely, 63% chance of rain54°28°
- SatSunny55°31°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain65°38°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
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071D
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