U.S. Forest Service · Pere Marquette, Michigan Wild and Scenic River · MI
Claybanks Campground
Photo · U.S. Forest ServiceOpenSeason 05-01 – 11-30
UnlistedAccess
The place
This river access is on the flies only, catch and release portion of the river. The river bottom is mostly gravel and is a very good area for brown trout. The path to the river borders posted private land on one side before reaching the stairs to the river. The stairs to the river are steep, and will be a workout for those who make the attempt. The pine and oak forest is a good area for wildlife watching and visitors may see a deer or two while heading to the river. Brochure with Map : This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. Keep reading
To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Album
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day$5.00 Week: $15.00 Camping - Per Night: $10.00
SRC · USFS Enterprise Data Warehouse · 2026-08-24
Your representative
This campground sits in MI-02. This member’s public-lands record →
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