butterflyMost campers seek a campground with hiking trails. The fresh air and shady trails help campers get back to nature. Indian Creek Campground is blessed with 2 unique ‘Michigan Forest’ areas appropriate for all ages and abilities. The trail loops will allow you to hike or bike up to 3 miles through the woods without ever leaving the campground! For something to occupy the little ones, pick up the nature scavenger hunt in the office or sign out a GPS unit for Geocaching. You will also find Nature Trail maps here so you can plan your route.

The campground woods has a mile loop starting at the family garden in the back corner of the property, this is an excellent place to sit back and relax while watching birds. These trails have a couple loops crossing through the middle to take you deeper into the woods where you will find flat, wide grassy trails. Look carefully and you will find many deer prints and animal paths, if you are quiet you may catch a family of deer grazing. You won’t be able to see far through these woods though, they are full of thick undergrowth including berry bushes and vines. You will find wild berries, apples and wildflowers in abundance here. But stick to the trails as thorns and poison ivy will get the best of you!

As you travel through these trails you will notice some strange obstacles scattered about, please do not attempt to use them. They are part of Tecumseh Team Quest, a team building facility. Many obstacles are part of the low ropes course and high ropes course; they are dangerous when not facilitated by certified instructors. You will also notice the rock climbing and zip lines, this is a unique outdoor experience you won’t want to miss, reserve your own time for this when you come camping.

If you want to stretch your legs even more, we have another nature trail! This trail is property of the Michigan Nature Association and is home to many wildflowers and critters. Look around and you will notice you can see through the woods for quite a distance. This is a great place for bird watching. These woods are filled with many century old sugar maple trees as well as many new growth trees. This is the cycle of life right before your eyes! If you want to ride through these trails, hop on the wagon. Every Saturday at 6pm campers are taken on a relaxing 20 minute ride, a wonderful experience for families of all ages!

Take your time while hiking this summer. Keep your eyes and ears open, you will be surprised what you may discover. Stop to feel the power of the wind swaying the trees and you may even hear a snake slither into a pile of leafs. Remember, you never know what you will encounter in the wilderness! Be prepared by taking some of these items with you: bug spray, sunscreen, a hat, boots or sneakers, a camera, a cell phone, a pocket knife, drinking water. If you are hiking with a dog, please remember doggie bags and water for your pal. Please keep all dogs leashed as you never know what or who may be around the bend. To preserve our nature; leave nothing and take nothing but pictures.