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Mack Lake Orv Campground

Warning

General

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

An icy day at Mack Lake
A campsite at Mack Lake ORV Campground
A photo of facility Mack Lake ORV Campground with Picnic Table
A photo of vault toilets Mack Lake ORV Campground
A photo of beach Mack Lake ORV Campground

About Mack Lake Orv Campground

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. 

Number of accommodations: 24

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
1, Loop: Warbler
8 guests · Campfire
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: Beaver
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: Warbler
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night

Reviews (2)

What Guests Are Saying

Mack Lake Orv Campground features nice secluded sites and has a friendly host. However, there have been concerns about the lack of frequent visits from recreational employees, leading to issues like toilet paper shortages. Overall, the campground offers a pleasant experience despite some service challenges.

Review Summary

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Richard H

Verified

July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Beaver

4

Rec employees need to make more frequent visits to the campground. Toilet paper was totally out across the campground from Sunday to mid day Monday. Although I understand that staff has been cut. This decreased service is what we now get for our tax dollars. Nice secluded sites.

Tim B

Verified

June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 33, Loop: Beaver

5

Few other campers
Real nice host

Location Mack Lake Orv Campground

Address:
Mio Ranger Station
Mio, MI, 48647
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.5788 / -84.0649

Elevation: 363 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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  

General

Forest quiet hours apply.

General

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

General

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.

General

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

General

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.

General

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

General

Fireworks and use of fireworks are not permitted.

General

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

General

This site is gated during the off season. 

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

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