Hemlock Recreation Area
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $30 per night. Hemlock Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Cadillac, Michigan.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Hemlock Recreation Area sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,291 ft
44.2325, -85.5039 in Wexford. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hemlock Recreation Area?
No. Hemlock Recreation Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Hemlock Recreation Area?
Camping at Hemlock Recreation Area costs Single Site: $30 per night.
Is there drinking water at Hemlock Recreation Area?
Yes, Hemlock Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Hemlock Recreation Area?
Hemlock Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hemlock Recreation Area
More campgrounds: camping near Cadillac and campgrounds in Wexford.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01