Mancelona draws RV campers with world-class fly fishing on the Jordan River and Rapid River, plus easy access to Starvation Lake's sandy shores. Eight parks in our directory provide everything from budget riverside spots to full-hookup havens. Base your rig here to chase trout by day and stargaze by night.
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Mancelona anchors Antrim County's outdoor playground. Fly fishers wade the Jordan River's clear waters, minutes from town along M-88. Boaters launch from Starvation Lake, a quick drive north on Starvation Lake Road. Summer brings the Mancelona Fun Day parade down Brook Street, while snowmobilers roar across 200 miles of trails from county trailheads.
Starlight Campground fits full-timers with 50-amp hookups, WiFi, and showers at $42 to $50 nightly. Rapid River Campground & Cabins welcomes families and pets from $18 per night, complete with dump station access. Antrim Meadows draws groups to its thirty-amp sites and open spaces. Antrim 131 RV Campground and Rapid River Campground offer simple bases near US-131 for quick getaways.
Mancelona ranks as northern Michigan's fly fishing hotspot on the Jordan and Rapid Rivers. Anglers target brown trout from public access points along M-88. Starvation Lake adds boating and swimming, drawing families to its six-mile shoreline each summer. Snowmobile trails link to 200 miles of groomed paths.
Eight RV parks serve Mancelona, including Starlight Campground, Rapid River Campground & Cabins, Antrim 131 RV Campground, and Antrim Meadows Campground. Most line US-131 or cluster near the Rapid River for five-minute drives to town. Expect WiFi, showers, and dump stations at top picks like Starlight and Rapid River.
Yes, Rapid River Campground & Cabins explicitly allows pets on its sites. Leash rules apply across most of the eight parks, with open spaces for walks near the Rapid River. Check Starlight and Antrim Meadows for pet policies that match family travel needs.