White Pine Backcountry Campground

Overview

This camp has 6 sites and is located about 2 miles from the Trail's End Road trailhead on the Platte Plains hiking trail south of Empire just off of M-22 and is about 1/2 mile from the Lake Michigan shore where you can obtain fresh water.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

6 campsites

Fee

From $13 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

231-326-4700

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around White Pine Backcountry Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lasso Loop (Platte Plains)Hike · 8.0 mi long · 0.1 mi from camp

  A trail from Lasso Loop Trailhead to Lasso Loop Trailhead.

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• Bass Lake Loop (Platte Plains)Hike · 3.5 mi long · 0.5 mi from camp

  A trail from Guidepost 4 to Guidepost 4.

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• Otter Creek Loop (Platte Plains)Hike · 4.5 mi long · 1.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Treat Farm TrailHike · 1.0 mi long · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
• No Name TrailHike · 1.2 mi long · 3.5 mi from camp

  A sandy trail from Empire Bluff Trail to Treat Farm Trail.

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• Shauger Hill TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 7.8 mi from camp

  Skiers are advised to take the trail in reverse, starting from the ski trail sign at the parking lot. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Old Baldy DunePeak · 984 ft · 3.7 mi from camp

  A peak near Treat Farm Trail.

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• Empire Bluff Scenic OverlookViewpoint · 4.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along No Name Trail.

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• South Bar Lake Scenic OverlookViewpoint · 4.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Empire Bluff Trail.

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• Shauger HillPeak · 955 ft · 8.3 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Crystal MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 15.4 mi from campShow on map
• Climbing TowerClimbing · 27.3 mi from campShow on map
• Ropes CourseClimbing · 27.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.