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Mack Lake Orv Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Mack Lake Orv Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 24 campsites. Mack Lake Orv Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Mack Lake Orv Campground is located at 44.5788° N, 84.0649° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Mack Lake Orv Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Mack Lake Orv Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Mack Lake Orv Campground

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Standard 24

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, climbing, stargazing.

All sites at Mack Lake Orv Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
23	Beaver	Standard	8
24	Beaver	Standard	8
26	Beaver	Standard	8
27	Beaver	Standard	8
28	Beaver	Standard	8
30	Beaver	Standard	8
32	Beaver	Standard	8
33	Beaver	Standard	8
34	Beaver	Standard	8
36	Beaver	Standard	8
38	Beaver	Standard	8
40	Beaver	Standard	8
41	Beaver	Standard	8
1	Warbler	Standard	8
3	Warbler	Standard	8
5	Warbler	Standard	8
6	Warbler	Standard	8
8	Warbler	Standard	8
10	Warbler	Standard	8
14	Warbler	Standard	8
15	Warbler	Standard	8
17	Warbler	Standard	8
19	Warbler	Standard	8
21	Warbler	Standard	8

About Mack Lake Orv Campground

Overview

Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by buoys. With an ORV trailhead located within the campground, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location for ORV trail riders.

Recreation

Water Activities: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye.
ORV Riding: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade

Facilities

The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Mack Lake have picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.

Natural Features

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.

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Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

Rules and notices at Mack Lake Orv Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Mack Lake Orv Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders:

- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02

- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03

Forest quiet hours apply.

Some sites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.

You must occupy your site within 24 hours of the start of your reservation. Contact the Forest Service to request a late arrival or your site may be forfeited.

Do not tie or tack anything to standing trees, including but not limited to pets, laundry lines, or garbage bags.

You may use downed wood for firewood. Keep fires within the fire ring. Do not leave hot campfires unattended. Make sure your ashes are cool to the touch before you leave.

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information

Fireworks and use of fireworks are not permitted.

ORVs may only be operated on roads and trails signed as open for their use. ORVs may not be used within campgrounds.

This site is gated during the off season.

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Mack Lake Orv Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Mack Lake Orv Campground?

Mack Lake Orv Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Mack Lake Orv Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Mack Lake Orv Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Mack Lake Orv Campground have?

Mack Lake Orv Campground has 24 campsites.