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Camp Bear Paw

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There is a great play area for kids, plus a log playhouse and treehouse they can even sleep in if they wish.

You and your guests will have the property to yourselves, to increase your ability to relax and enjoy, so book early!

Catch and release fishing, beach area for swimming, plus zip line, water slide, and giant swing that all land you in the water.

Horse shoes, sand pit volley ball court, and tetherball are here as well.

Wildlife is abundant on our property. We are a mile from ORV trails and State land, 30-45 minutes from the Au Sable, Rifle, and Cedar rivers for canoeing, tubing, or kayaking.

There are numerous public lakes close by for fishing or pleasure cruising.

Treasure hunt a piece of Michigan history by metal detecting along our old narrow gauge railroad grade on the property.

Take a ride on our Bear Paw Dragon!

Bring a whole group to use all four sites and have a private (safe) campground outing! Fees apply to each site used.

We also have 2 RVs available to rent if needed. Contact us for details.

Look for an amazing treehouse  this spring!!!

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Property gate is located on the east side of McConnell Road. Drive in and take an immediate left.  Stay on the trail, and drive slow past the pinetree grove located directly on your right. Park your car along the north side of that grove.  

Johnny P’s Hardwood Grove

The camp site is located in a nice private place along the hardwood grove at the north end of my farm.  It is beautiful and private and offers sweeping views of the surrounding areas to the south west.  A great place to relax and enjoy.

Park or pitch your tent where ever you like. 

It is a very short hike up to the hardwood grove where the primitive campsite is.

Once you park your car, you will see the walking trail right in front of you which leads up to the hardwood grove campsite.

It is about a four minute walk up to the campsite. It's a lovely area.

You will know you arrived when the area opens up like a hardwood hug. You'll also see a picnic table and fire ring which will confirm your arrival!

Double J Ranch Horse/Hobby Farm

Country hobby farm setting in beautiful Hale, Michigan, the "Land of 60 Lakes".

Located on the border of Ogemaw & Iosco Counties, between Tawas Bay & West Branch, near the Huron National Forest & the mighty AuSable River.
We have horses, ponies, mini goats and sheep, a pig or 2, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, etc for you to interact with.
Experience rural farm life in a prime northern Michigan resort area!

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Camp at our country horse and hobby farm setting in beautiful Hale, Michigan, the "Land of 60 Lakes", with some offering fishing, swimming, boating. Located on the border of Ogemaw and Iosco Counties between West Branch and Lake Huron's Tawas Bay, we are near the Huron National Forest, the Rifle River and the mighty AuSable River for miles of canoeing, tubing, fishing, orv trail heads, hunting, skiing, etc. Plus, there are always many local seasonal events to attend.

Our large campsites include fire ring or pit, public grill, limited electric, potable water sources, wifi, portable toilet. RVs, trailers and tents are all welcome.

Our humble farm includes critters like horses, ponies, mini goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and more to interact with right here on our ranch. Everyone gets a farm critter petting experience, pony rides for kids can be arranged! 

This is also the place to be if you want to bring your own horses, we have a 50x150 indoor arena and 10x12 box stalls with private paddocks available! Guided trail rides at Rollways may also be arranged.

If you want breakfast, sack or picnic lunch, family-style bbq dinner or whatever, we can provide that as well when requested in advance.

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RV-tent,gorgeous PRIVATE water view

Remote private tract in northern Michigan with Portage Creek to camp at, right up close. No neighbors, no other campers! 10 miles from Grayling so you can run into town for needed supplies with little time or effort. Bring your kayaks and swimsuit for a quick splash. The creek is mostly shallow with some deeper spots. There are downed trees so the kids can kayak without going too far away but they can go out of line of sight and hearing, so please be watchful.   

The last ½ mile road in can be very sandy in spots or sometimes flooded so you are encouraged to call or enquire prior to arrival, 4WD recommended for towing an RV. We recommend your first arrival during daylight hours so you can see the entrance of the property. The non-maintained county road, the last ½ mile in is typically not passable during winter and snow seasons except by snowshoe or snowmobile due to the snow level.  

Never leave children or pets unattended! Be aware of the chance encounter with an endangered massasauga rattler, it may be endangered but it is still poisonous and they have been seen on and around the property before. Ticks are on the rise, and the springtime can be very buggy, and mosquito-y with the surrounding swampy areas. There are bear, coyote, and an assortment of other creatures big and small. This is a wilderness area and so please be aware of wild animals.

Never leave your small contained fire unattended at the firepit and watch for sparks, completely douse the fire before you leave as this is a fire-prone area. No fires outside the firepit for safety reasons and fire hazards.  If you want firewood here in Grayling, there are a few places that sell it. There is down debris in our woods but as the summer goes by, it may be picked through.

You can pull and circle through the open area with your RV, or you can tuck into the RV / camping spot. There is enough room for 5 or 6 cars but campers may crowd that a bit. If you are tent camping, you are welcome to set up elsewhere on the property. There are trails throughout the property and you may see the ‘No Trespassing’ signs all along the perimeter of the 23.7 acres. The toilet is now working again, but we ask that you not overtaxed it ;p . The small cabin is fairly stocked with pots and pans, good for campfire cooking. Picnic table and fire pit with cooking grate on site for your use.  

There are tons of nearby outdoor recreational opportunities and water bodies very close by, or you can spend your time on this private tract. The military board land and small arms range is just past the road to the west, you may hear small arms practice at times, the sound of freedom.

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Learn more about this land:Pitch a tent or bring your RV, valleys and mountain beauty, miles of hiking, peace from the everyday busy life.

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