Marzinski Horse Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
The Marzinski Horse Trail and Campground were developed for the horse enthusiasts, who enjoy riding through a forested quiet trail system. The Marzinski Horse Camp serves as the primary access location for the 18 miles of horse trail.
This campground has a day use area and 19 pull through sites with ample room for horses on each site. Hitching posts/poles are available at some sites. All sites include a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has one toilet building and one well for drinking water.
Need to Know
You do not need a permit to camp on the National Forests or in designated campgrounds
If your campfire will be on National Forest System lands you will not need a wood permit to cut firewood.
No RV hook-ups are available for water, sewage or electric at any campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a white pine stand and offers quiet and privacy between camp sites. The Marzinski Horse Trail passes through mostly mixed pine with some hardwood vegetation types. Topography is mostly flat forested land with some small openings.
Nearby Attractions
Sand Lake Recreation Area
Udell Rollways Day Use and Disc Golf Course
Pine Lake Campground
Recreation
The Marzinski Horse Trail is open to non-motorized use only. They are designed for horse riders but may be used by hikers as well. The trail is accessed by either the Marzinski Trailhead and Campground or the Steinberg Trailhead. Neither trailhead is maintained for horse use in the winter months. The Forest Service and volunteers maintain the trail system, which is marked by oak-routed signs and posts and request that care is taken to keep the trail system clean. “Pack it in, pack it out.” Horse riders are asked not to access the Little Manistee River, which may accelerate erosion and to be careful when crossing adjacent county and forest roads.
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Wellston -
Travel east on M-55 for 8 miles.
Turn left and travel south on Marzinski Rd. to the site.
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Marzinski, Type Equestrian Nonelectric
