Johannesburg, Otsego County, MI
Johnson's Crossing Trail Camp is a Michigan state forest campground in Otsego County, in the northwest region, sitting at an elevation of 1055 feet. It is a rustic camping option with vault toilets but no flush toilets, showers, or electric, water, or sewer hookups, and no Wi-Fi. Sites can be reserved in advance for campers who want to secure a spot ahead of time. The nearest town with groceries, fuel, and a restaurant is about five miles away.
Johnson Crossing Road, Johannesburg, MI, 49751
Phone: 989-732-5485
Official website
Amenities
- Hiking trails
- Hunting access
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Marathon Gas · 4.7 mi
- Marathon Gas · 5.5 mi
- Marathon · 12 mi
Groceries
- Busy Bee Market · 4.8 mi
- Victory Market · 5.5 mi
- Sparr Mall · 8.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Busy Bee Market · 4.8 mi
- Big Bear Trading Post · 5.5 mi
- Stony Hill Market · 12 mi
Restaurants
- Paul's Pub · 4.8 mi
- Vienna's Spot Bar & Grill · 5.5 mi
- Legends on the Hill · 9.0 mi
Hospitals
- Neurosurgical Spine Specialists · 12 mi
- Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic · 12 mi
- Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital · 13 mi
Pharmacies
- Specialty Infusion Center · 13 mi
- Gaylord Provisions · 13 mi
- Family Fare Pharmacy · 14 mi
Hardware stores
- Gill-Roy's Hardware/ Lumber/ Stihl/ Rental · 12 mi
- Ace Hardware · 12 mi
- Alternative Pain Management · 13 mi
RV services
- Smith Equipment Rental & Trailer Sales · 14 mi
- Northern Michigan RV · 14 mi
- International RV World · 14 mi
EV charging
- Family Fare - Gaylord · 14 mi
- Blink · 14 mi
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord · 14 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Otsego County Fair 13 mi
Mid-Late August · Gaylord
- Montmorency County 4-H Fair 13 mi
Late July · Atlanta
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 32 within 50 miles
- Gaylord Alpenfest 13 mi
Mid-July · Gaylord
- Atlanta Area Elk Festival 13 mi
September · Atlanta
Farmers Markets — 2 of 22 within 50 miles
- Atlanta Pop-Up Market 12 mi
Jun-Oct · Atlanta
- Lewiston Pop-Up Market 12 mi
Jun-Oct · Lewiston
Arts & Music — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- Bay View Music Festival 35 mi
Summer · Petoskey
- Petoskey Art in the Park 35 mi
July · Petoskey
Antiques — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Petoskey Gaslight District 35 mi
Year-round · Petoskey
- Charlevoix 46 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Ernie's Flea Market 31 mi
Seasonal · Grayling
- Treasure Hunt Flea Market 42 mi
Seasonal · Cheboygan
Food & Drink — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Boyne City National Morel Mushroom Festival 32 mi
Mid-May · Boyne City
- Hops N' Highlands 39 mi
March · Harbor Springs
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 11 within 50 miles
- AuSable River International Canoe Marathon 31 mi
Last full weekend of July · Grayling to Oscoda
- Fat & Flurrious Fat Bike Race 32 mi
Winter · Boyne City
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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