Trailside Campground Guide

Trailside Campground, located along the Sturgeon River, offers a wide array of amenities and activities for all types of campers. They provide daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates for modern, level sites with 30 amp hookups and water available. Tenters are welcome, and extra-large, grassy, tree-lined lots are available, along with camping cabin rentals. Groups and events are easily accommodated. The campground features a riverside walking trail, clean modern restrooms, hot showers, a coin laundry room, and a dump station.

Every site has a campfire ring, and wood and ice are available for purchase. Guests can enjoy fishing in the river and pond, as well as morel mushroom hunting, and take advantage of a covered pavilion. The campground also offers direct access to ORV/ATV/snowmobile trails and is near an elk viewing area. Additional conveniences include a fish cleaning area/table, storage, and pet-friendly policies. It's also close to a grocery store and LP fill-up.

Markets & Essential Local Services

Stock up and stay prepared during your Trailside adventure with these essential items nearby. From fuel to pet care, we've got you covered for a seamless stay.

• Wolverine Farmers Market: Seasonal produce, baked goods, and crafts (summer/fall)

• Northern Harvest Market: Organic and handmade treasures

• Gas Stations: Wolverine BP (convenient stop for fuel and snacks in Wolverine, MI); Indian River Shell (6153 M-68 Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749; Phone: (231) 238-9081; Website: shell.com)

• Groceries: Family Fare (3985 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749; Phone: (231) 238-9129; Website: shopfamilyfare.com); Walmart (1150 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721; Phone: (231) 627-2769; Website: walmart.com)

• Pharmacies: Walgreens (991 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721; Phone: (231) 627-1080; Website: walgreens.com); Rite Aid (nearest in Petoskey at 1133 N US Highway 31, Petoskey, MI 49770; Phone: (231) 347-9703; Website: riteaid.com)

• Emergency Care: McLaren Northern Michigan (748 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721; Phone: (231) 627-5601; Website: mclaren.org)

• Pet Supplies: Indian River Pet Resort & Supplies (for food, toys, and more; 5616 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749; Phone: (231) 238-7387; Website: indianriverpetresort.com)

Stop by these spots during your visit—they're just minutes away for added convenience!

On site Services

• Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Seasonal Rates
  

• Modern, Level Sites
  

• 30 amp Hookups with water available
  

• Tenter's Welcome
  

• Extra Large Grassy Tree Lined Lots
  

• Camping Cabin Rentals
  

• Groups Events
  

(Graduations, Reunions, Birthdays,etc)

• Riverside Walking Trail
  

• ​Clean Modern Restrooms
  

• Hot Showers
  

• Coin Laundry Room
  

• Dump Station
  

• Campfire Rings On Every Site
  

• Wood and Ice Available
  

• Swimming Pond
  

• River & Pond Fishing
  

• Morel Mushroom Hunting
  

• Covered Pavilion
  

• Direct Access to ORV / ATV / Snowmobile Trails
  

• Near Elk Viewing Area
  

• Fish Cleaning Area / Table
  

• Storage
  

• Pet Friendly- Dogs, Cats
  

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• Close to Grocery & LP Fill- up