Seaton Creek Campground
The Seaton Creek Campground location is in Manistee, Michigan
49660. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Seaton Creek Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
P.O. Box 69
Manistee
Michigan
49660
Phone number
231-723-0141
Email
claudia@AmericanLL.com
Campground information Manistee, Michigan
Overview
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic. The closest town is Mesick.
Recreation
The surrounding waters offer excellent fishing opportunities for both panfish (perch, bluegil, crappie, sunfish) and game fish (trout, bass, pike, salmon). For State Fishing Regulations consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website, website http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/ .
Kayakers may access the campground by traveling up the very shallow Seaton Creek, however canoeing is not recommended unless you’re putting in at the Hodenpyl Backwaters. From there, you can canoe the Big Manistee. There is a connector trail to the Manistee River Trail from this site. The North Country National Scenic Trail can be reached by crossing the suspension bridge over the Manistee River. The Upper Branch Trailhead is also nearby.
Facilities
Two group sites and 17 family sites area situated near a picnic area on the Hodenpyl Backwater of the Manistee River. There are two vault restroom buildings. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables. Drinking water is available.
Natural Features
The terrain surrounding Hodenpyl Dam Pond is characterized as hilly with a mix of hardwoods and conifers. Briar Hill, which has the second-highest elevation in the lower peninsula, is located about five miles east of Hodenpyl Dam Pond. A number of other tributaries enter Hodenpyl Dam Pond from the east, flowing off the slopes of Briar Hill. These streams are characterized by very high gradient and cold temperatures. They include Seaton Creek, Small Creek, Preston Creek, Cripple Creek, and several unnamed streams. These streams mostly host a mix of brown and brook trout, although a few have only brook trout. The trailhead for the Manistee River Trail is within the campground.
Frequently Asked Questions About P.O. Box 69 Manistee, MI
How do I make a reservation with Seaton Creek Campground?
To make reservations at Seaton Creek Campground, you can call the office at 231-723-0141.
Where is Seaton Creek Campground located?
The Seaton Creek Campground is located at P.O. Box 69 in Manistee,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Seaton Creek Campground have tent or RV camping?
Seaton Creek Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 231-723-0141 to make sure things haven’t changed.