Frederic, Crawford County, MI · 12 sites
Goose Creek State Forest Campground is a Michigan state forest campground in Crawford County, in the northwest region, at an elevation of 1146 feet. It has nine sites, including tent sites, and can be reserved in advance. Vault toilets are available on site, but there are no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and no showers or Wi-Fi. This is a rustic, no-frills setup suited to tent and basic camping. The nearest town with groceries, a restaurant, and gas is roughly four to seven miles away, and RV repair is about eighteen miles out.
Frederic, MI
Phone: 989-348-7068
Official website
Amenities
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Hunting access
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Bears Lair · 6.5 mi
- Amoco · 8.9 mi
- Pacific Pride · 8.9 mi
Groceries
- Family Fare - Grayling · 7.4 mi
- Starvation Lake Corner Store · 8.0 mi
- Iga · 9.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Beacon and Bridge Market · 4.5 mi
- The Bear's Lair · 6.5 mi
- Starvation Lake Corner Store · 7.9 mi
Restaurants
- Frederic Inn Corporation · 4.3 mi
- Swamp II Bar & Restaurant · 4.4 mi
- Frederic Inn · 4.4 mi
Hospitals
- Viking Wellness Center · 6.7 mi
- Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital · 9.1 mi
- Munson Hospital Grayling · 9.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Grayling Pharmacy · 9.1 mi
- Walgreens · 9.7 mi
- Family Fare Pharmacy · 9.9 mi
Hardware stores
- Dubois Lumber and Rental Center · 8.7 mi
- Arauco · 9.0 mi
- Ace Hardware · 9.5 mi
RV services
- Smith Equipment Rental & Trailer Sales · 18 mi
- Northern Michigan RV · 20 mi
- International RV World · 20 mi
EV charging
- CAMPGROUND EV1$ CAMPGROUND · 7.7 mi
- Hartwick Pines State Park · 8.8 mi
- Grayling Public Parking · 9.1 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 11 within 50 miles
- Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair 17 mi
Late summer · Kalkaska
- Otsego County Fair 20 mi
Mid-Late August · Gaylord
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 42 within 50 miles
- Gaylord Alpenfest 20 mi
Mid-July · Gaylord
- Kirtland's Warbler Festival 22 mi
First full weekend of June · Roscommon
Farmers Markets — 2 of 28 within 50 miles
- Grayling Farmers Market 9.2 mi
Summer · Grayling
- Waters Farmers Market 11 mi
Jul-Sep · Waters
Arts & Music — 2 of 20 within 50 miles
- Roscommon Art Festival 22 mi
July · Roscommon
- Peace Love & Hippies Festival 31 mi
July · Houghton Lake
Antiques — 2 of 8 within 50 miles
- Antique Emporium 38 mi
Year-round · Traverse City
- Bay West Antiques 38 mi
Year-round · Traverse City
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Ernie's Flea Market 9.2 mi
Seasonal · Grayling
- Lake City Flea Market 35 mi
Seasonal · Lake City
Food & Drink — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- Boyne City National Morel Mushroom Festival 33 mi
Mid-May · Boyne City
- Traverse City Uncorked 38 mi
Early May · Traverse City
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- AuSable River International Canoe Marathon 9.2 mi
Last full weekend of July · Grayling to Oscoda
- Mancelona Bass Festival 15 mi
Late May · Mancelona
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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