CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!

Make yourself at home at Camp Smokey, located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. FREE FIREWOOD provided, along with a covered outdoor seating area in case it rains! Spacious single wide on 5 acres is under new ownership (formerly Camp OSO). Less than 5 minutes to Tippy Dam, Red Bridge and Manistee River access! The North Country Trail, Manistee River trails and snow mobile trails are 5 minutes away. Blue Ribbon trout streams nearby (such as Peterson Creek) as well as Tippy Dam backwaters. Near Caberfae Ski Resort and Crystal Mountain!
Sportsmen/sportswomen friendly. In the heart of outdoor recreation, you will be minutes from not only world-class fishing, but hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and state and national forest lands for hunting. Minutes from Manistee and Traverse City and Sleep Bear Dunes. The casino, golf and ski resorts are only 20 minutes away. Restaurants and stores close by. Not far off of Coates Highway in Brethren, Michigan. Walking distance to state land.
This 2 bedroom, one bath (with a huge tub) offers room to sleep 4-6 comfortably, but can sleep up to 8 (using self-inflatable queen mattress) One queen size log bed, one full and 2 twin beds, along with a self-inflating queen mattress. Fully equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, fire pit and plenty of parking for your ATV’s and boats. Numerous trails right out the door!
New flooring throughout. Smart TV (many channels) and WIFI provided, along with many amenities. Recreational maps and information available for your use.
New outdoor decks and gazebo coming in Spring 2026.
We feel your pet is a part of your family – well behaved animals are welcome at no additional cost.
Please give us the chance to allow you to enjoy this spectacular area for outdoor recreation!