Beaver Trail Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Rifle River Recreation Area is near where you’ll be staying when you rent a camper near the Beaver Trail Campground. This area covers over 4,000 acres and features ten scenic lakes and ponds and a network of streams. There are also swimming beaches, an observation tower, a trail system, and a picnic area with tables, fire pits, and grills. Weekly nature programs and other events for all ages take place regularly. Other recreational opportunities include boating and paddling, hiking, biking, hunting and trapping, fishing, metal detecting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and nature and wildlife viewing.You can also explore the great outdoors at the Roscommon State Forest with your West Branch camper rental. This state-maintained nature preserve offers spectacular, unspoiled beauty and a way to see many native species of trees, plants, birds, and animals. The Roscommon Virgin Pine Stand has been designated a National Natural Landmark. There is also a network of multi-use trails. Other recreational activities in the forest include hiking and biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, bird watching, nature viewing, and photography.The Roscommon Zoo is another way to appreciate some of the denizens of the great outdoors with your rental motorhome near Beaver Trail Campground. This 20-acre zoo features native and non-native exotic species. You can pet and feed some of the animals for a truly interactive experience. The zoo has a gift shop with educational items as well as zoo merchandise, gifts, and souvenirs. Specialized animal feed can also be purchased to enhance your visit. The zoo is family-owned and has been recognized as the best small-town petting zoo in the state.

Exploring the Area

Enjoy exploring the city of West Branch when you are RV camping at Beaver Trail Campground. There’s a quaint Victorian downtown with excellent, eclectic shopping as well as a major outlet mall for even more retail therapy. Golfers will have the chance to choose between a couple of golf courses. Local self-guided tours include the Fall Color Tour, the Wine & Hops Trail, the Quilt Trail, and four separate historical tours (Ghost Towns & Legends; Barons, Bosses & Scoundrels; First People/An Ancient Journey; and Architectural Jewels of Ogemaw County). Special events that take place here every year include the Victorian Art Fair, the Ogemaw County Fair, and the Pioneer Power Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club Annual Show. Be sure to visit the West Branch Area Chamber of Commerce, the West Branch Visitors Bureau, and Pure Michigan for the latest in local news, happenings, and tourist information.You can also head an hour's drive north to Gaylord when you camp in an RV near West Branch. Downtown Gaylord is fashioned as an Alpine village and makes you feel as if you stepped back in time to Old Switzerland. Other things to do and see here include the Call of the Wild Museum, Elk Park, and the Otsego County Historical Museum. You can also check out the Craft Beer and Tap Trail. Special events that take place here every year include Alpenfrost, the Wings over Northern Michigan Air Show, and the Michigan Beer and Wine Festival. Check out the Gaylord Michigan Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Gaylord, and the City of Gaylord for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and tourist information.When you decide to leave the campsites at Beaver Trail Campground to explore what the local area offers in restaurants, you’ll be able to choose from diners, bar and grill fare, steak and seafood, family-friendly home cooking, ethnic eateries, and more. And when it’s time to refill your rig, you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel at any of the area truck stops, convenience stores, and service stations.