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Tin Cup Spring OHV Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Lake County, Carrieville State Forest Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the Pere Marquette State Forest, this area offers two separate trail loops – one 19 mile motorcycle trail and one 18 mile OHV trail.
The trails wind through a mixed hardwood forest and are mostly hard pack and smooth. There is no fee to ride here but all machines must display a current Michigan ORV Sticker.
Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging area but camping can be found at nearby Carrieville State Forest Campground, which has access to the Little Manistee trails.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MI ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (72 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | not permitted on motorcycle trails |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on motorcycle trails |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | not permitted on motorcycle trails |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Carrieville State Forest Campground |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Reed City, MI | ||
| From: Reed City, MI
1) Take US-10 west 10 miles 2) Turn right (north) on Cedar Road, continue .9 miles 3) Turn left (west) on 40th Street, continue .5 miles 4) Turn right (north) on Kings Hwy., continue 3.1 miles 5) Staging area is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | David Fisher (Unit Manager) Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Forest Management Unit 8015 Mackinaw Trail Cadillac, MI 49601 (231) 745-4651 fisherd1@michigan.gov www.michigan.org |
| Contact Info | Carrieville State Forest Campground (231) 775-9727 dnr-reservations@michigan.gov www2.dnr.state.mi.us |
| Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
| Comment | Michigan ORV Sticker Info |
Tin Cup Spring Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/1/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 37 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 900 to 1100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Old Carrieville Store (231) 797-5411 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Old Carrieville Store (231) 797-5411 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (N) | Carrieville State Forest Campground (231) 745-9465 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | North Country Campground (231) 745-4410 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | North Country Campground (231) 745-4410 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (N) | Carrieville State Forest Campground (231) 745-9465 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Old Carrieville Store (231) 797-5411 |
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