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Pines Point Campground (MI)

43.5288° N / 86.1196° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 22Next open weekend Oct 95 monitored sites

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Pines Point Campground (MI)

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233849

When Pines Point Campground (MI) reopens

Pines Point Campground (MI)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
4

Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites

Of the 125 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 71 open for online reservation · 41 reserved · 13 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Where the open windows are

43.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 71 of 125 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026
Not open online43.2%
Open site-nights71 / 125
Reserved (of online inventory)41 / 112
Weekday openings51
Weekend openings20

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 51 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
0204060802843SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 43 of 60 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 5 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
005  17
003  16
004  16
002  13
001  9

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9

The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

71 open site-nights across 5 sites at Pines Point Campground (MI), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 16 2-night, 11 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.

All 5 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00580 ftNone179 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more
00380 ftNone169 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +4 more
00480 ftNone169 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +4 more
00280 ftNone135 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +1 more
00180 ftNone94 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12

About Pines Point Campground (MI)

Overview

Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each. Large groups can reserve the entire loop. Find out how the campground got its name when you tube or kayak around the point and see the majestic white pines standing watch over the river. Fishing is also popular in these waters.

Recreation

Fish for trout, salmon and sucker, or float in a canoe, kayak or tube around the point, a leisurely 1 hour float. The canoe landing is walk-in.

Facilities

Five group campsites and 27 family campsites lie along the river. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Electric hookups are not available.

Natural Features

The campground is quiet and secluded, surrounded by towering white pines and rolling hills. The White River runs for 23.6 miles on the western side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Summer temperatures are generally around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Huron-Manistee National Forests extend over almost a million acres, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry.

Nearby Attractions

Hikers can explore the White River Special Area, a primarily non-motorized area surrounded on three sides by the White River.

5 monitored sitesRVs up to 80 ftNo hookups5 shadedPets OKMax party 50

Getting there

From Hesperia, go west on M-20 for 2 miles to 192nd Avenue. Turn south for 1 mile to Garfield Road. Turn west on Garfield Road for 3 miles. Turn left and travel south on 168th Ave for 1.5 miles. 168th Ave turns into Forest Road 5637; continue on FR 5637 to the campground.

168Th Avenue, Hesperia, MI231-745-8760
BikingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingTubingWater SportsWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Pines Point Campground (MI)?

Reservations for Pines Point Campground (MI) are made through Recreation.gov. 71 of 125 tracked site-nights are currently open (56.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Pines Point Campground (MI)?

Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Pines Point Campground (MI)?

11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Pines Point Campground (MI) fit a 35-foot RV?

5 of the 5 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Pines Point Campground (MI)?

October 2026, with 43 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 60.

When is the next open date at Pines Point Campground (MI)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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