What if the
best part
of the trail
is the place
you rest?
Nestled at the edge of 4 Mile State Forest, our trail camp offers a quiet refuge for hikers, hunters, and anyone who'd rather sleep under pines than drywall.
A camp built for
those who walk
the long way home.
4 Mile State Forest Trail Camp sits on the boundary of one of Michigan's most untouched public woods — a working forest of white pine, eastern hemlock, and hardwoods that stretches for miles in every direction.
We're not a resort. We're a place where the trail ends and your bed begins. Whether you're thru-hiking the North Country Trail, heading out for fall deer season, or simply escaping the noise of a world that forgot how to be quiet — this is where you stop.
Our cabins and campsites are scattered along the forest edge, each with a view of the tree line and a fire ring to end the evening. No TV. No Wi-Fi. Just you, the pines, and the kind of silence that actually means something.
Sleep in the
woods, not outside
From rustic cabins to open-air shelters — choose your level of wilderness.
The Pine Cabin
A full log cabin with a stone fireplace, sleeping loft, and a porch that looks straight into the forest. Sleeps up to four.
- Full kitchenette
- Stone fireplace
- Private deck
- Sleeps 4
The Trail Shelter
A covered shelter with a raised platform, wood stove, and mesh walls for summer nights. The hiker's choice — simple, warm, and right on the trail.
- Wood-burning stove
- Raised platform beds
- Mesh walls (summer)
- Direct trail access
Pitch your tent
where the signal dies
Our campsites are scattered along the forest edge — each one with a fire ring, a clearing big enough for your tent, and a view of the tree line that makes you want to stay up late.
4 Mile State Forest is
your backyard
Over 50,000 acres of managed forest land — trail systems, wildlife corridors, and quiet lakes — all within walking distance of your camp.
Hiking Trails
Miles of marked and unmarked trails through old-growth stands and seasonal creek crossings.
Lake Access
Several nearby lakes for fishing, kayaking, and swimming — all within a short drive.
Wildlife
Deer, turkey, loons, and the occasional moose. This is their forest — we just borrow the campsite.
Four Seasons
Spring wildflowers, summer green, fall color, winter silence. Every season earns a return visit.
This is the kind of
trip that changes
how you move.
Mornings start slowly
Coffee on the porch. No alarm clock. Just the sound of woodpeckers and the fog lifting off the trees.
Days are for the trail
Pick your distance. An hour loop or a full-day push through the interior. The forest doesn't care about your pace.
Evenings belong to the fire
A fire ring, a cold drink, and a sky so dark you can see the Milky Way without leaving your site.
Ready to
hit the trail
from here?
Reach out to check availability, ask about group bookings, or just say hello. We respond within 24 hours.
370 W 4 Mile Rd
Grayling, MI 49738-8075
May through October
Reservations recommended for fall season
