Barton City lures RV travelers with 100 miles of ORV trails slicing through Huron National Forest and trophy fishing on Black Lake. Four parks anchor your stay, from $15 steals at Jewell Lake Campground to hookup havens like Colemans. Base here to rip trails by day, then stargaze over campfires at night.
Barton City thrives in Alcona County's rugged north, where the Black Lake ORV Trail Complex challenges riders on sandy whoops and tight woods loops near Germfask Road. Anglers chase walleye and pike across Black Lake, while hikers trace Reid Lake's shores in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Families hit the annual Black Lake Musky Festival for boat parades and big-fish weigh-ins.
Jewell Lake Campground fits groups and pet lovers with $15 sites, drinking water, and pet-friendly spots. Colemans draws hookup seekers at $38-$48 nightly; pets roam free, electric powers your rig, campfires crackle late. Reid Lake Foot Travel Area suits backpackers craving primitive pads amid lakefront solitude.
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Barton City stands out for the Black Lake ORV Trail Complex's 100 miles of off-road trails in Huron National Forest. Riders tackle sandy hills and wooded paths near Germfask Road. Anglers target musky and walleye on Black Lake, with the annual Musky Festival drawing crowds for tournaments and parades. Hikers explore Reid Lake foot trails too.
Jewell Lake Campground, Colemans, and Reid Lake Foot Travel Area top the list near Barton City. Jewell Lake sits lakefront with group sites and pet perks from $15 nightly. Colemans adds electric hookups and campfires at $38-$48; Reid Lake caters to foot-access primitives amid forest trails.
Yes, three of four parks allow pets. Jewell Lake Campground and Colemans both welcome dogs with open sites and amenities like drinking water or electric. Reid Lake Foot Travel Area suits leashed pets on primitive hikes; always pack out waste to keep trails clean.