park Attractions

Located in Mesick, MI on 300 wooded acres, including 2.5 miles of coastline on the Hodenpyle Pond.

Open April 25th - October 15th, 2025

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Music Schedule 2021

View the visiting musicians this year.

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Phattrax Schedule

View our 2020 DJ Summer Line-up.

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Customer Appreciation Week

Starting June 1st for the entire week.

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Park amenities

  • Great for Families
  • 260 Total Sites
  • 220 Sites with Water & Electric
  • 100 Water-front Sites
  • Tent Camping
  • Seasonal Campsites Available
  • 40 Primitive Sites (first come - first served)
  • 30 Amp & 50 Amp Service
  • Sanitary Dump Stations
  • Hot Showers
  • Pizzeria
  • Arcade
  • Laundry
  • Sandy Beach
  • Now offering all paved roads
  • Double-Sided Boat Launch
  • Firewood, Bait, & Ice
  • Award-Winning Fishing Area
  • Great for PWC & Skiing
  • Pull-thru Sites with Full Water & Electric
  • 3.5 Miles of Interpretive Trails within Park
  • Special Fall Rates
  • Playground Now Open
  • Full Size Basketball Court
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Playground, Horseshoes, & Swimming
  • Now renting Kayaks, Paddle Boards, & Peddle Boats
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Area Attractions

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north county trail

Accessible for hiking within the park.

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Manistee National Forest

Premiere mountain biking and hiking trail.

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manistee river​

Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, campsite pickup and delivery by Wilderness Canoe.
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Mesick Mushroom Festival

Some of Northern Michigan’s Finest Mushroom Hunting, only during Mother’s Day weekend in May.

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hodenpyle dam​

Fish on the backwaters, over 1200 acres of Pike, Walleye, Bass, and Pan Fishing.

cities nearby

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Cadillac

Only 25 miles away.

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Manistee

Only 30 miles away.

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Traverse City

Only 35 miles away.

Local Businesses

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Antioch Hills Golf Club

Only 5 miles away.

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Crystal Mountain Resort Golfing

Only 12 miles away.

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Casinos

3 Casinos within 60 miles.

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231 Bar and Grill

A local pub only 12 miles away with the Best Burgers around. Drink Specials and Live Entertainment every weekend.

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Northern Exposure Campground
285 Manistee River Drive,
Mesick, MI 49668

+1 (231) 885-1199

Open April 25 – October 15th, 2025

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Reservations begin January 15th at 9am by phone only.
ONLINE RESERVATIONS WILL OPEN JANUARY 16TH AT 9AM.
In-person reservations taken starting January 22nd.