Haymeadow Creek Campsites

Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed

The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2018),(4/2021).
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail is also closed for maintenance -- Excessive rain washed out a section of the trail, creating a deep gully about 4 feet deep, 10 feet wide and 100 feet long. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2021).

Haymeadow Creek Campground is located approximately 11 miles from Rapid River. There are 5 medium size campsites, some with tables and fire rings and a vault toilet is available. No water is available at this site even though the map shows drinking water.

Please be sure to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash receptacles. Haymeadow Creek is a high quality trout stream. Anglers will be challenged to catch the wary brook trout. The well-marked Haymeadow Creek Trail from the campground takes you along a winding path, across small bridges, through a heavily forested area lined with many varieties of ferns and wild plants. The trail of approximately 1 mile leads you along the creek to a footbridge at the Haymeadow Falls rapids. A short 1/2 mile spur near the north trailhead connects you to the 40 mile Bay de Noc Grand Island National Recreation Trail, which is used for hiking and horseback riding. Link to Campground Map.

Fees

No fees or reservations needed for this site.

Directions

From Rapid River drive 1.6 miles east on US-2 to County Road 509, turn left (east) on Co. Road 509 and drive north 9.4 miles to the entrance. The campground is near Haymeadow Creek and has direct access to two hiking trails.