Manistique, Schoolcraft County, MI · 10 sites
Merwin Creek State Forest Campground is a Michigan state forest campground in Schoolcraft County, in the Upper Peninsula, at an elevation of about 622 feet. Sites have no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and there is no Wi-Fi or showers. Vault toilets are available on site, and there are no flush toilets. Sites can be reserved in advance. The nearest town with groceries, fuel, and a restaurant is about six miles away, and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is roughly 9.6 miles away, indicating a fairly remote, rustic setting.
Manistique, MI
Phone: 906-341-3618
Official website
Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hunting access
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Gulliver's Cross Roads · 5.9 mi
- BP · 7.0 mi
- Manistique Oil Co · 8.0 mi
Groceries
- BG's IGA Market · 5.8 mi
- BGS Grocery Express · 7.7 mi
- Jack's Fresh Market · 8.0 mi
Convenience stores
- Gulliver's Crossroads · 5.9 mi
- Lotter’s Bayview BP · 7.0 mi
- Manistique Oil Station · 8.0 mi
Restaurants
- Three Seasons Cafe · 6.9 mi
- Duck Duck Taco · 8.0 mi
- Tiffani's Cafe · 8.0 mi
Hospitals
- Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital · 9.6 mi
- Manistique Lakes Family Clinic · 22 mi
- Beaver Island Rehabilitation Center · 35 mi
Pharmacies
- Putvin Healthmart · 8.1 mi
- Newberry Hometown Pharmacy · 36 mi
- Snyders Drug Store · 36 mi
Hardware stores
- D&D Home Center · 7.9 mi
- Hoholik's · 8.0 mi
- Manistique Lumber & Supply · 8.1 mi
EV charging
- Andys Seney Bar · 23 mi
- Adoba Hotel Naubinway - Tesla Destination · 33 mi
- Quality Inn and Suites · 35 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Schoolcraft County Fair 8.0 mi
Late July (2 days) · Manistique
- Luce-West Mackinac County Fair 37 mi
Late July · Newberry
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 14 within 50 miles
- Niiwin Noodin Powwow 8.0 mi
June · Manistique
- Fayette Fall Fest 27 mi
Early October · Garden
Farmers Markets — 2 of 8 within 50 miles
- Manistique Farmer & Artisan Market 8.0 mi
Late May-early Sep · Manistique
- Manistique Makers Market 8.7 mi
Seasonal · Manistique
Arts & Music — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Manistique Folk Festival 8.0 mi
Summer · Manistique
- Beaver Island Music Festival 38 mi
July · Beaver Island
Antiques — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Reminisce Antique Mall 50 mi
Year-round · Escanaba
Flea Markets & Swaps — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Escanaba Antique Tractor & Flea Market 50 mi
Annual · Escanaba
Food & Drink — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Beer on the Bay 36 mi
Last Saturday of July · Munising
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 6 within 50 miles
- Grand Island Marathon 36 mi
Last Saturday of July · Munising
- Michigan Ice Fest 36 mi
February · Munising
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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