Minnie Pond Campground

Minnie Pond Campground offers a primitive, yet diverse camping experience. This human-made impoundment was designed to attract and provide habitat for waterfowl. Ducks, geese, and heron frequent the area. Minnie Pond houses a good population of bass, bike, and blue gill as well. Mena Creek, flowing from Minnie Pond is a popular trout fishing stream. The land surrounding Minnie Pond is also noted for its deer hunting.

LOCATION

Minnie Pond is located in Newaygo County, Michigan. The nearest community is Hesperia, about 11 miles southwest.

ACCESS

Access for picnic area: From Hesperia, go east on M-20 about 6 miles, then turn north on Luce Avenue. Travel 3 miles, then turn east on 4 Mile Rd. for 1/2 mile. Turn north on Alger Avenue and travel 1 mile to Forest Road 5632.

Access for camping: Follow above directions, but continue past Forest Road 5632 for about 1/16 mile to Forest Road 9570, then go west to the camping area.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE

2 Picnic tables with grills
Vault toilet
Parking area
Carry-in boat access

SEASON

The season is from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. However, camping is permitted year-around.

FEES

Contact Baldwin (Michigan) Ranger District for fee. 1-800-281-8730 or 231-745-4631

CONSIDERATIONS

To avoid resource damage, camping is permitted at numbered sites only. Camping at this site is limited to 14 consecutive days. Water is not available and there are no garbage facilities.
Care should be taken to keep the area clean and in the condition it was found, so visitors are asked to please pack out what they pack in.
Please keep all vehicles within 50 feet of roads.