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Tippy Dam State Recreation Area
Dispersed

Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

Manistee National Forest · Brethren, MI

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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.

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  • Address:Brethren, MI
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Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

In this park

Trails at Manistee National Forest

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Pine River Kayak

Pine River Kayak

8.7 mi935 ftdifficult
Big M Fire Tower

Big M Fire Tower

3.9 mi495 ftmoderate
Leaf Lake and Condon Lake via North Country Trail

Leaf Lake and Condon Lake via North Country Trail

7.4 mi948 ftdifficult
Coolbough Natural Area

Coolbough Natural Area

2.8 mi243 fteasy
Manistee River Trail South

Manistee River Trail South

4.8 mi974 ftmoderate
Pere Marquette River Float

Pere Marquette River Float

14.5 mi814 fteasy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

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Manistee River Trail South
Trail

Manistee River Trail South

Michigan

4.8 mi974 ftgain
Moderate
Big M Trail
Trail

Big M Trail

Michigan

15.4 mi1,539 ftgain
Expert
Pine River Kayak
Trail

Pine River Kayak

Michigan

8.7 mi935 ftgain
Difficult
Big M Fire Tower
Trail

Big M Fire Tower

Michigan

3.9 mi495 ftgain
Moderate
MacKenzie Trail
Trail

MacKenzie Trail

Michigan

4.9 mi525 ftgain
Moderate
Pine Valleys Pathway Middle Loop
Trail

Pine Valleys Pathway Middle Loop

Michigan

4.6 mi545 ftgain
Moderate

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Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Campground

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Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Campground

Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Campground

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Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Campground

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