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Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite

43.7016° N / 85.6210° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from May 1, 20271 monitored site

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234678

When Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite reopens

Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite'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
0
Openings · last 90 days
6

Only 6 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 · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 3 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 3 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3 of 3 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

May 1 – May 3, 2027
Not open online0%
Open site-nights3 / 3
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 3
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings2

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

May 2027 – May 2027
01233MAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

May holds the most room. 3 of 3 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
1  3

This site currently has 3 site-nights available.

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Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

3 open site-nights across 1 site at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 1.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
160 ftNone33 nightsMay 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027

About Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite

Overview

The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.

The horse trails connect to the group campsite. There are a few small lakes located nearby, including, Hungerford Lake, Toogood Lake and Mud Lake.

Recreation

Forty-seven plus miles of horseback riding trails and 10 miles of mountain biking trails make the campground an ideal place for both equestrian campers and outdoors enthusiasts.

Hungerford Lake is located a half mile south of the Hungerford Family Campground and one and a quarter miles south of the Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite. The area offers fishing and boating opportunities. Horses are not allowed in or around the lake area, but visitors interested in fishing are welcome to cast for bass, pike and pan fish. There is a boat ramp located at the lake.

Facilities

There are eight individual sites within the group camp area. Each site can accommodate one large horse trailer, two vehicles and eight people.

Picnic tables, lantern posts, fire rings, and picket poles to highline horses are provided at each of the eight sites. A vault toilet, manure disposal area, trash disposal, and large group campfire ring are provided for the campground. Drinking water is available at the Hungerford Campground, located 1.25 miles south of the site.

The group site's check in and check out time is 12 noon.

Natural Features

The campground is perched along lightly rolling hills in the Manistee National Forest. It is about a mile north of Hungerford Lake and the 48 site Hungerford Campground.

The lake spans 30 acres and is a favorite spot to see fall colors. The Manistee National Forest comprises 540,000 acres and meets the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.

Nearby Attractions

Visit the city of Big Rapids, Michigan, or the Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary. Benton, Indian, Brush, and Shelley lakes are also nearby.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 64

Getting there

From Big Rapids on US-131: Take M-20 west 8.5 miles to Cypress Ave. Go 0.5 miles north on Cypress Ave. Turn right on Hungerford Lake Drive and proceed 0.5 miles. Turn north on FR5134 and travel 2 miles to the group campsite.

Forest Road 5134, Big Rapids, MI 49307231-745-4631
BikingCampingHiking

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Reservations for Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 3 of 3 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Nov 2, 2026 17:20 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 Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Campsite Sniper detected 6 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 Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite fit a 35-foot RV?

1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

May 2027, with 3 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3.

When is the next open date at Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.

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