Northern Exposure Campground

Mesick, MI

About

Experience Pure Michigan at Northern Exposure Campground in Mesick, on 300 wooded acres, including 2.5 miles of coastline on the Hodenpyle Pond. Offering spacious sites, great amenities, and the stunning views of the lake and rolling hills surrounding. Spend the day on the water however you choose, walk along the park trail, swing around on the playground, visit the onsite pizzeria, and so much more. Let Northern Exposure Campground be the setting for your amazing getaway in Michigan. Book your spot today!

Park Features

  • Arcade
  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Paddle Boat
  • Playground
  • Restaurant
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
  • Waterfront

About the Park

Experience Pure Michigan at Northern Exposure Campground in Mesick, on 300 wooded acres, including 2.5 miles of coastline on the Hodenpyle Pond. Offering spacious sites, great amenities, and the stunning views of the lake and rolling hills surrounding. Spend the day on the water however you choose, walk along the park trail, swing around on the playground, visit the onsite pizzeria, and so much more. Let Northern Exposure Campground be the setting for your amazing getaway in Michigan. Book your spot today!

Address

Northern Exposure Campground
285 Manistee River Drive, Mesick, MI 49668

Park Policies

Check-In: After 1:00pm
Check-Out: Before 11:00am

Campspot Policies


Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.9

58 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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Patricia S.
August 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Or campsites were spacious and across the street from the Hodenpyle Pond. We plan on staying next year and for many years to come!!!

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green star

Cindy S.
August 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Nice staff beautiful campground clean bathrooms.Friendly campers.Will be back camping again.Love it !!!!

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Gerald d r.
July 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

Very nice spot clean and great view. Had good wifi service also on the site.

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green star
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Value
green star
Site
green star
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Washrooms
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Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Arcade
  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
    Fishing License Required
  • General Store
  • Hiking
  • Paddle Boat
    Additional Cost
  • Playground
  • Restaurant
    Additional Cost Pizzeria - Hours Vary
  • Showers
  • Volleyball
    Beach Volleyball
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Paddling


Upcoming Events

  • Freshwater Roots - August

    August 23

    Join us for a night of Live Music! Performances take place outside of the NEC Office/Store.

  • Labor Day Weekend Celebration

    August 29 - September 1

    Join us for a weekend full of fun! Movie night, kids activities, live music and more!

  • Peril - August

    August 30

    Join us for a night of Live Music! Performances take place outside of the NEC Office/Store.

  • 17th Annual Halloween Extravaganza

    October 3 - October 5

    Join us for a weekend full of fun! The weekend will kick-off with a Movie Night on Friday. Saturday is when the real fun begins! Kids activities, Trick-or-Treating, Bonfire, and more!!!!