Kalkaska, Kalkaska County, MI
Rapid River Trail Camp is a Michigan state forest campground in Kalkaska County, in the northwest region of the state, at an elevation of 1,026 feet. Sites have no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and there is no Wi-Fi or showers. Vault toilets are available, and the campground can be reserved in advance. Basic services such as groceries, a convenience store, gas, and a pharmacy are all located about a mile away.
Kalkaska, MI
Phone: 231-922-5270
Official website
Amenities
- Hiking trails
- Hunting access
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Ferrellgas · 1.2 mi
- Shell · 1.2 mi
- Northland Speed Mart · 1.2 mi
Groceries
- Northland Food and Family Center · 1.1 mi
- Whitetails Steak N Ale · 1.4 mi
- Couture Cakes & Cupcakes · 2.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Kalkaska Ez Mart · 1.2 mi
- Northland Speed Mart · 1.2 mi
- Shoppers Save · 1.4 mi
Restaurants
- Little Caesars Pizza · 1.1 mi
- Arby's · 1.2 mi
- Burger King · 1.3 mi
Hospitals
- North Country Community Mental Health · 1.0 mi
- Eden Center · 1.6 mi
- Teen Health Corner · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rite Aid · 1.2 mi
- Family Fare Pharmacy · 2.3 mi
- Jailhouse Co · 12 mi
Hardware stores
- Maxbauer Ace Hardware · 1.3 mi
- McLean's Home Center · 1.7 mi
- Carter Lumber · 1.9 mi
RV services
- Airstream of Northern Michigan Traverse City · 23 mi
- Cherry Capital RV - Traverse City · 23 mi
- Bish's RV · 23 mi
EV charging
- NORTHLAND FOODS STATION 1 · 1.2 mi
- Village Market Rapid City MI · 8.1 mi
- SHANTY CREEK STATION 1 · 14 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Kalkaska County Agricultural Fair 1.6 mi
Late summer · Kalkaska
- Northwestern Michigan Fair 21 mi
Early-Mid August · Traverse City
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 43 within 50 miles
- Elk Rapids Harbor Days 15 mi
Mid-July · Elk Rapids
- Bellaire Harvest Festival 16 mi
October · Bellaire
Farmers Markets — 2 of 29 within 50 miles
- Kalkaska Farmers Market 1.7 mi
Mid May-late Oct · Kalkaska
- Mancelona Farmers Market 12 mi
May-Oct · Mancelona
Arts & Music — 2 of 20 within 50 miles
- Fresh Coast Film Festival - Traverse City 21 mi
May · Traverse City
- Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair 21 mi
Summer · Traverse City
Antiques — 2 of 8 within 50 miles
- Antique Emporium 21 mi
Year-round · Traverse City
- Traverse City 21 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Ernie's Flea Market 25 mi
Seasonal · Grayling
- Lake City Flea Market 29 mi
Seasonal · Lake City
Food & Drink — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- Traverse City Uncorked 21 mi
Early May · Traverse City
- National Cherry Festival 21 mi
Early July, 8 days · Traverse City
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- National Trout Festival 1.6 mi
Last weekend of April · Kalkaska
- Iceman Cometh Challenge 1.6 mi
November · Kalkaska to Traverse 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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