Sterling, Arenac County, MI
White's Canoe Livery sits on the Rifle River, a designated wild/scenic/natural river with an average depth of eighteen to twenty-four inches, which makes it well suited to beginners and families. The Main Campground, off I-75 at exit #195 near Sterling, has a bathhouse with lit showers and restrooms, laundry facilities and a dump station, plus limited electrical and water hookups in the riverside areas. Both primitive and group camping are options, and the grounds include a playground, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball courts, a baseball diamond and a convenience…
400 S. Melita Road, Sterling, MI, 48659
Phone: 989-654-2654
Official website
Amenities
- Baseball diamond
- Basketball courts
- Cabins
- Campsites
- Canoes
- Christian Retreats
- Convenience store
- Electrical and water hookups
- Firewood
- Hiking trails
- Horseshoe pits
- Ice
- Kayaks
- Picnic area
- Picnic tables
- Primitive and group camping
- Rafts
- Rustic Cabins
- Tubes
- Volleyball
- Camp store
- Dump station
- Electric hookups
- Laundry
- Pet-friendly
- Playground
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Showers
- Waterfront
Campground map
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Shell · 2.4 mi
- Marys Kountry Korner · 4.9 mi
- Marathon Gas · 6.2 mi
Groceries
- Hygieia Homestead · 3.1 mi
- Lynch Family Farms · 6.7 mi
- Family Fare - Standish · 7.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Forward Convenience Stores · 2.4 mi
- Mary's Kountry Korner · 4.9 mi
- Next Door Store · 6.1 mi
Restaurants
- Brandy's Country Diner · 2.5 mi
- Cliff's Bar · 2.8 mi
- Iva's Chicken Dinners · 2.8 mi
Hospitals
- St Marys Of Michigan Standish Hospital · 6.7 mi
- Standish Rural Health Clinic · 6.8 mi
- Intelicare Health Services · 7.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Standish Pharmacy · 7.4 mi
- Pinny Pharmacy Inc · 16 mi
- Walmart Pharmacy · 16 mi
Hardware stores
- Rustic Rails · 4.7 mi
- Diversity Entertainment DJ Service · 5.5 mi
- Midway Mobile Home Supply · 6.2 mi
RV services
- RV World · 8.8 mi
- Pinconning RV Sales · 14 mi
- Michigan Mobile RV Repair · 22 mi
EV charging
- Richardson Ford · 7.4 mi
- Saganing Eagles Landing Casino · 11 mi
- FasCharge 4644 Express Stop Pinconning · 15 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- Arenac County Fair 6.9 mi
Mid-July · Standish
- Ogemaw County Fair 18 mi
Mid-August · West Branch
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 27 within 50 miles
- Honoring Saganing Traditional Powwow 6.9 mi
June · Standish
- St. Helen Bluegill Festival 28 mi
July · St. Helen
Farmers Markets — 2 of 19 within 50 miles
- Gladwin Farmers Market 24 mi
May-Oct · Gladwin
- Rose City Farmers Market 25 mi
Jun-Oct · Rose City
Arts & Music — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Midland Antique Festival 34 mi
Late May · Midland
- Midland Summer Art Fair 34 mi
Late May · Midland
Antiques — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Bay City Antiques Center 33 mi
Year-round · Bay City
- Freeland Antique Mall 38 mi
Year-round · Freeland
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 5 within 50 miles
- Bargain Barn 15 mi
Seasonal · Pinconning
- Michigan Antique Festival Swap Meet - Midland 34 mi
Seasonal (May & Sep) · Midland
Food & Drink — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Linwood Pickle Festival 23 mi
Mid-August · Linwood
- Great Lakes Beer Festival 34 mi
Varies · Midland
Sports & Recreation — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games 50 mi
June · Mount Pleasant
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 September 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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