Located throughout Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula, the state forest campgrounds provide over 3,000 campsites in the nearly 4-million acres of state forest. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Description. Volunteer campground host opportunities are available in state parks, recreation areas and forest campgrounds. All. Description. A 1.4-mile hiking trail starts at the campground and winds through a birch and hemlock forest, with several foot bridges along the way. Mar 20, 2017 - Explore Denise Kelly's board "State Forest Campgrounds", followed by 197 people on Pinterest. A trail in the Sinkhole Pathways leads to the bottom of a sinkhole that was formed when groundwater eroded the forest's limestone foundation. Accessible Lodging . Event Information. All campgrounds come with the bare essentials – picnic tables and fire pits – and most offer the hospitality of an outhouse-style restroom and a water pump, so if “roughing it” is your camping method of choice, follow along to see some of the best sites the state has to offer. Michigan has about 270 state forest campsites in 11 counties. 61 likes. State Forest State Park offers over 40 primitive sites on our reservation system. Share Your Au Sable State Forest Photos (click here) Directions. The four-mile-long Silver Creek Pathway provides biking and hiking access to Lincoln Bridge State Forest Campground, and walking bridges provide scenic lookouts over the Pine River and Silver Creek. Forks State Forest Campground is nestled among a sunny forest of pines and hardwoods along the Boardman River. With shower facilities on site, this National Forest Service campground balances the line between modern camping and rustic camping, but the 44 nonelectric sites are tucked away enough to make a primitive camper feel at home. All Michigan state forest campgrounds will open June 10. (Dave McVety | MLive.com), Location: 7.7 miles west of Raco off M-28, Availability: 24 reservable online, 20 first-come, first-served sites, Recreation: Fishing, paddle sports, swimming, hiking, Amenities: Vault toilets, hand pump water, beach access, picnic area, A view of Soldier Lake from its banks near a campsite. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced it is looking to hire more than 1,200 seasonal staffers for jobs at state parks, state forest campgrounds… All. Many Michigan state forest campgrounds are staffed 24 hours a day. No reservations. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). Garnet Lake State Forest Campground, One mile SE of Garnet, Lake Superior State Forest, Garnet, MI 49827, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Gene's Pond State Forest Campground, CR 581 & CR 482, Felch, MI 49831, Phone: (906) 875-6622, Glidden Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds] M-69 & Lake Mary Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920, Phone: (906) 875-6622, Golden Lake National Forest Campground, Hwy US 2 and Forest Hwy 16, Iron River, MI 49935, Phone: (906) 265-9259, Headquarters Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], M-123 & County Road 407, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, High Bridge State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], M-123 & County Road 407, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Holland Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], M-123, Co Rds 407 & 416, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 93-3293, King Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], M-28, US-41, then S. on King Lake Road, Covington, MI 49919, Phone: (906) 353-6651, Kingston Lake State Forest Campground, H-58 AuSable Pointe Road, Melstrand, MI 49884, Phone: (906) 452-6227, Lake Superior State Forest Campground, 5100 M-123, Route 4 Box 796, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Lime Island Cottages & Camping, Michigan DNR, Lime Island, Lime Island, MI 49783, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Little Brevort Lake, North State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], Ozark Road & Worth Road, Brevort, MI 49760, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Little Brevort Lake, South State Forest Campground, US- 2, Brevort, MI 49760, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Mead Creek State Forest Campground, M-77 & County Road 436, Germfask, MI 49836, Phone: (906) 452-6227, Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground, US 2 & Pike Lake Grade, Gould City, MI 49838, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Mouth of Two Hearted River State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], 35 miles NE of Newberry, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Munuscong River State Forest Campground, M-48 & Sterling Road, Pickford, MI 49774, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Natalie State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], Country Roads 405 & 434, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, North Gemini Lake State Forest Campground, County Road H58 and Twin Lakes Truck Trail, Shingleton, MI 49884, Phone: (906) 452-6227, Perch Lake State Forest Campground, M-123 & County Road 407, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Pike Lake State Forest Campground-Luce [State Forest Campgrounds], 29 miles NE of Newberry, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Pike Lake State Forest Campground - Marquette, M-35 & Crooked Lake Rd (Co Rds EO & ETT), Gwinn, MI 49841, Phone: (906) 346-9201, Portage Bay State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], 10 miles south of Garden on Co Road 483; Portage Bay Road, Garden, MI 49835, Phone: (906) 341-8463, Pretty Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], County Road 407, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Reed & Green Bridge State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], M-123 and Co Rds 407 & 410, Newberry, MI 49868, Phone: (906) 293-3293, Ross Lake State Forest Campground, Co Road H58 and Ross Lake Road, Melstrand, MI 49884, Phone: (906) 452-6227, Shelldrake Dam State Forest Campground, Wire Road & Vermillion, Paradise, MI 49768, Phone: (906) 293-3293, South Brevort State Forest Campground, W4192 US-2, PO Box 287, Naubinway, MI 49762,  Phone: (906) 477-6048, South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], County Road 450, Grand Marais, MI 49839, Phone: (906) 452-6227. A campsite at Peterson Bridge South Campground. Be prepared to bring your own means of hydration, whether that’s bottled water or drawn from the Pere Marquette using a filtration system. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com). Phone: (231) 276-9511; Open Year-Round. Sites 7A and 8A offer walk-in camping near Bruno’s Run, and parking is located at the trailhead. ORV use is permitted at select state parks and state forest campgrounds. This U.S. Forest Service campground features 20 spacious sites along the banks of the Little Manistee River, which makes it a prime location for anglers looking to catch trout in the summer and steelhead in the spring and salmon in the fall. Although the lake only permits non-motorized boats, a small ramp for carry-in craft provides good access for canoes and kayaks. Every season in Michigan is ripe for outdoor adventure, but if you’re looking for a longer trip into the wilderness, you can’t beat a summer camping excursion in the Mitten State. Water at state forest campgrounds is available through a one hand well. 12 miles NE of Melstrand, Melstrand, MI 49884, Phone: (906) 452-6227, South Manistique Lake State Forest Campground, SW via S Curtis Road and Long Point Road, Curtis, MI 49820, Phone: (906) 635-5281, Squaw Lake State Forest Campground, Fence River Road & Squaw Lake Road, Witch Lake, MI 49849, Phone: (906) 346-9201, West Branch State Forest Campground [State Forest Campgrounds], County Road #581, Ralph, MI 49877, Phone: (906) 875-6622, Copyright © 2005-2020, Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service. Contact information:  business name, address, telephone and fax numbers. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com), Location: 2.5 miles west of Luther off N. Kings Highway, Recreation: Off-road vehicle trails, fishing, paddle sports, A view of the Little Manistee River from Carrieville State Forest Campground. Brimley State Park situated near the Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay is one of the best example of the campgrounds of Michigan state forest. Approximate Size (Acres) Recreation Passport. Location. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com), Location: West of M-37, 11.5 miles north of Baldwin, Recreation: Fishing, hiking, paddle sports, A view of the Little Manistee River from a campsite at Old Grade Campground. Learn more information about pet-friendly rules. Search by county or by the activity you're looking for. Located on the southern banks of the Au Sable River’s Holy Waters, this all-seasons rustic campground is a fisherman’s paradise. With access to four Great Lakes and countless tributaries that flow into them, you’re never far from recreation opportunities no matter where you set up camp. Portage Bay State Forest Campground. Hikers and bikers share the Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway, which features three loops covering six miles and an unbeatable view of the waterfall. The campground’s cement canoe launch is in need of repair, but the Old 131 State Forest canoe pull out is within walking distance. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). Phone: (231) 276-9511; Open Year-Round. ORV-Friendly Parks & Campgrounds. The campground can accommodate tent and small trailers. Lake Fanny Hooe Resort & Campground Based on these criteria, we’ve compiled 10 of the best campgrounds in Michigan for RVers. Paddlers can access the Pine through the campground or through the Peterson Bridge Canoe Landing, which is across the river, and the nearby Pine River Paddlesport Center offers canoe, kayak and raft rentals. Spring is finally here, which means it is time to get out and start exploring all of the great campgrounds that Michigan has to offer. The 47-mile Little Manistee ORV trail is located on site, making this a popular destination for ORV enthusiasts. Map of Michigan State Parks, Michigan State Forest Campgrounds, Michigan County Parks One of six open sites with walk-in access at Old US-131 State Forest Campground. The scenery is stunning with the endless Grand Sable Dunes to the east of the campground and the Pictured Rocks to the west. Even if, Brimley, hunting is prohibited, but you can hunt in a nearby area that has many grouse, bears and deer. It has 13 rustic campsites and amenities include vault toilets, potable water from well hand pump and a boating launch. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com), Location: 12 miles northwest of Manton along No. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The area that holds the river’s winding waters was transformed in 2012 when a forest fire ripped through the region, turning the vegetation into ash and temporarily closing the campground. In the summer months, the it is a popular spot to launch a canoe or kayak via the Keystone canoe and kayak landing, located just west of the campground. A walking bridge crosses the river near the campground, providing a pathway to Lake Superior’s sandy shore, where swimmers can brave the cold water if they choose. More Information. 16 sites for tent and small trailer use, ten of which will accommodate 40-ft vehicle/trailer. Metro Detroiters don’t have to travel too far to experience the great outdoors, as Crooked Lake is only an hour west on I-94. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). The fast-flowing river provides a serene backdrop for those looking to unwind in the outdoors, but it’s also a challenging waterway for those looking to float a kayak or canoe. Hikers will also enjoy the campground, as it joins the North Country Trail through a 1/4-mile path at Soldier Lake. The sites are divided into two groups, those accessible from State Highway 14 and several remote sites in the Northern section of the park along Mendenhall Road (4WD). There are also six walk-in sites situated in a large field adjacent to the Manistee River, which work well for groups of campers looking to keep their set-ups near each other. All; Esri World Geocoder; Campgrounds on Michigan State Forest Land; Home. A site at Carrieville State Forest Campground. Mar 20, 2017 - Explore Denise Kelly's board "State Forest Campgrounds", followed by 197 people on Pinterest. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). The sites accessible from State Highway 14 are located along County Road 41 and the Bockman, Montgomery Pass, Francisco Loop and Ruby Jewel roads. Carrieville - State Forest Campground 3197-3485 N Kings Hwy, Luther, Michigan 49656 My Location Phone number indicated is for the Grayling Management Unit. Tucked away at the confluence of Silver Creek and the Pine River in northern Lake County, Silver Creek State Forest Campground is equally suitable for campers seeking adventure or relaxation. The Au Sable River, seen here from the end of Keystone Landing Road, is a popular destination for anglers. Located on the northern shore of Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula, campers are treated to a sunrise every morning from the pristine coastline. Hiking and backpacking is a popular activity here, as Seaton Creek is one of three designated camping areas located along the Manistee River Trail loop of the North Country Trail. 1. Description. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com). The gentle-sloped river bank and shallow water make river access easy for waders or kayakers. If you are looking for a rustic camping experience, Michigan’s 145 state forest campgrounds are for you. The Old Carrieville Store is within walking distance and has basic camping supplies, drinks, some hot food and ice cream. Today the herd numbers more than 1,000, with the animals’ most active months coming in the fall, when bulls are bugling to attract a mate. Ess Lake - Mackinaw State Forest is a campground located near the city of Atlanta. Anglers will also like the river access, where they can catch brown and rainbow trout. 24 sites for tent and small trailer use located on Mio Dam along the Au Sable River. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A campsite set up near the water at Soldier Lake Campground. Nearby Campgrounds; Alabama (113) Alabama ... North Michigan - State Forest State Park is a campground located near the city of Walden. State Forests and Campgrounds. This charming rustic campground that was once an apple orchard sits on the shores of beautiful Garey Lake. Located on the banks of the Little Manistee River, Carrieville offers 31 spacious sites that range from full shade to full sunlight. A campsite inside Seaton Creek Campground. Location: Five miles north of Millersburg, Michigan off M-68, Recreation: Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, swimming, paddle sports, Children wade in cascading pools formed by the Ocqueoc Falls. ORV-Friendly Parks & Campgrounds. A site from Claybanks Campground. Tell Them You Found Them in Upper Peninsula Online! (Dave McVety | MLive.com), Location: 15 miles west of Grand Marais off Alger County Road H-58, Fees: $16/night lakeside sites; $14/night all others, Amenities: Solar-powered wells, vault toilets, tent pad, lantern post, The Grand Sable Dunes stretch along Lake Superior to the east of Twelve Mile Beach. Old US-131 also provides access to the North Country Trail through a one-mile spur running west from the campground. Michigan. State forest campgrounds that accept reservations: Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground (Crawford County) Bray Creek State Forest Campground. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com), Location: 3.3 miles southwest of Baldwin off Claybanks Road, Amenities: Lantern posts, stairs to river, A view of the Pere Marquette River near the bottom of the steps of the river trail to Claybanks. Phone number indicated is for the Management Unit. The boat launch can accommodate power boats, as well as canoes and kayaks, and the smaller craft have the advantage of being able to sneak through a channel across the lake, which connects the body of water with the much larger Fife Lake. State forest campgrounds are generally sparsely populated, with some exceptions depending on the time of year. stfo - state forest state parks 1-970-723-8366 rala - ranger lakes campground nomi - north michigan campground bock - bockman campground crag - crags campground*no trailers/motorhomes* maximum 6 people per campsite plowed parking for cabins is 100'-400' from cabins. Activities on site include swimming in the brisk Lake Superior waters and bird watching on this migratory bird corridor. Michigan State Forest Campgrounds Camping. Hikers and bikers can share two trails located in the campground, including the 5-mile Pinckney-Crooked Lake Trail and the 17-mile Pinckney-Potawatomi Trail. Hiking is available through the North Country Trail, which runs through the campground, or the State Forest Pathways trail at Bodi Lake, which is located four miles east of the campground. Fishing drew Hemingway’s Nick Adams character to the river in his novel, and it’s still the campground’s main attraction, with salmon runs in the fall, steelhead in the spring and trout living in the river throughout the year. Michigan State Forest Campgrounds. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). (Dave McVety | MLive.com), Location: 13.5 miles east of Vanderbilt via Sturgeon Valley Road and Twin Lakes Road, Recreation: Paddle sports, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, A young bull elk is shown in the Pigeon River Country State Forest September 10, 2014. There is also around an $8 reservation/booking fee added on to your reservation (total, not per night). All rights reserved.”Promoting Michigan Businesses Since 1997”“A Veteran Owned & Operated Business”3980 Curtisville Road, South Branch, Michigan 48761, Phone: (9890 735-3734Email: support@theenchantedforest.netLast updated on Monday, March 09, 2020. Access to the 2.25-mile Ninga Aki trail is on site, and it includes wildlife-viewing opportunities and interpretive information on local natural resources and Ojibwa Native American life. (Photo used with permission from Ruth Raupagh), Location: Three miles north of Alger County Road H-58 and 20 miles northeast of Munising, Amenities: Tent pad, vault toilets, well water. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The river’s shallow waters and tree overhangs aren’t ideal for canoeing or kayaking, but they can help a novice paddler improve in a hurry. Michigan State Forest Campgrounds: Michigan state parks and forest campgrounds require a Michigan Recreation Passport and an additional fee for the use of the campground. State Forests and Campgrounds. Amenities * Picnic table Fire Ring Potable water Wifi Pets Welcomed RV hookup RV sanitation Activities * Biking Boating Fishing Hiking … Search. A large, sandy beach in the day-use area offers easy access for swimmers, and a boat launch can accommodate anything from kayaks to power boats. Hikers and beach-goers can follow the short Arrowhead Trail from the campground to Lake Michigan’s sandy shores, where swimming is the most popular activity, but fishing and kayaking are also options. A campsite set up inside Pete's Lake Campground. Spring Lake State Forest Campground near Fife Lake, Michigan. LAT 43.914254054700002 LONG -85.824963405800005, Merriville Rd & 40th St., Baldwin, MI 49304. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). Enjoy Michigan’s Most Peaceful Camping Experience At DeTour State Forest Campground. Big Bear Point - State Forest is a campground located near the city of Gaylord. Search. The North Country Trail and Pine Forest Trail run through the campground and offer hiking and mountain biking. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com). State forest campgrounds are generally sparsely populated, with some exceptions depending on the time of year. Description:  a description of the products and /or services you are offering. No reservations. All overnight lodging facilities and shelters will open June 22. STFO - STATE FOREST STATE PARKS 1-970-723-8366 RALA - RANGER LAKES CAMPGROUND NOMI - NORTH MICHIGAN CAMPGROUND BOCK - BOCKMAN CAMPGROUND CRAG - CRAGS CAMPGROUND*NO TRAILERS/MOTORHOMES* MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE PER CAMPSITE PLOWED PARKING FOR CABINS IS 100'-400' FROM CABINS. Campground 15051 E. Pettengill Road, Empire, MI 49630. Here, campers can escape for a weekend retreat in the woods, with plenty of activities to keep boredom at bay. A campsite at Little Beaver Lake Campground. The 30 sites have a mix of shade and sunlight, with some sitting atop bluffs and some backing up to the water. DeTour State Forest Campground is located at 17752 Michigan 134 De Tour Village, MI 49725. Arrive early on a Friday to secure a spot in one of the Upper Peninsula’s hidden gems, as the eight sites at Little Beaver Lake fill up quickly on the weekends. This U.S. Forest Service campground sits atop a bluff overlooking Seaton Creek, which is a tributary to Hodenpyl Dam Pond. For the ORV enthusiasts, the adjacent Lincoln Hills trails offer 21 miles of cyle/ATV trails and another 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV trails. The state has hundreds of rustic camping opportunities, so we relied on input from our outdoor gurus to pick out 25 of Michigan’s best. The Ottawa, close to 1 million acres of forest and wetlands in the southwestern Upper Peninsula, hosts 22 maintained campgrounds, most situated near waterways. Forest campgrounds and RV parks in Michigan. Search by county or by the activity you're looking for. Anglers can target bass, crappie, perch and blue gill. Although, at Brimley, hunting is prohibited but you can hunt in a nearby area that has many grouse, bears and deers. Mouth of Two-Hearted River State Forest Campground, The Two-Hearted River looking out toward its mouth where it flows into Lake Superior. The grounds have no electricity and bathrooms are outhouses. Required. Access to the Manistee River is just beyond the wooden fence to the left. There are also nearby off-road vehicle trails. A year before the state forest was established, seven Rocky Mountain elk were released into the wild to replace the area’s extinct native elk. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com). They are open all year, as long as snow isn't blocking roads to each campground. Website; Phone: (989) 821-6125; Family-friendly. Grass Lake - State Forest is a campground located near the city of Thompsonville. The underwater structure provides excellent fishing opportunities for trophy pike and bass, especially on the south side of the lake, where a forest of barren pine trees rises from the water. (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com). It offers you the beautiful scenic waterway, hiking, fishing, boating and many such adventures. A campers' look south over a bridge across the Pigeon River, with state forest campsites located along the banks to the left. three of the sites are walk-in sites for tents only. 5.5 miles East of Grayling via North Down River Road and Headquarters Road. About the Area. The walk down to the water spans about a quarter-mile from the campsites, and there is a zig-zag set of 143 stairs that take you down the undeveloped banks and shallow, crystal-clear waters. Internet Search Engine using a proprietary page ranking technology with Millions of popular Web sites indexed. Campground By Jeff Smith on September 28, 2011 Tagged Camp, Outdoors, Cadillac, Frankfort, Manistee, Marquette, Traverse City, Upper Peninsula 62 likes. It offers you the beautiful scenic waterway, hiking, fishing, boating and many such adventures. State forest campgrounds have smaller sites, ideal for tents or pop-ups. Phone number indicated is for the Atlanta Management Unit. Phone number is for the Baldwin Field Office. (Chris Clark | MLive.com). All; Esri World Geocoder; Campgrounds on Michigan State Forest Land; Home. They can be contacted via … The Log Slide dune walk east of 12 Mile Beach campground provides a scenic Lake Superior overlook. The Lakeshore North Country Trail runs through the campground and tracks a 4.5-mile path to the Au Sable Point Light House. Hikers can enjoy the one-mile White Pine Trail, which winds through a stand of trees up to 300 years old. Garey Lake State Forest Campground. Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake (20,044 acres). A short drive off US-131, but far enough away to escape the sounds of the highway, Old US-131 is located inside a mature forest, with plenty of trees to provide shade and privacy from neighboring campers. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). (Patrick Nothaft | MLive.com), Location: East of M-37, 1.5 miles south of M-55, Fees: $18/day full site; $6/person walk-in site, Availability: 10 reservable sites; 21 first-come, first-served sites, Amenities: Vault and flush toilets, hand pump water, tent pads, lantern post, A view of the Pine River near a campsite at Peterson Bridge South Campground. Another 1.5-mile trail starts at the campground and leads to the Lake Superior shore, where it joins the North Country Scenic Trail’s 42.8-mile stretch from Munising to Grand Marais. The campground is maintained by State Forest. Number of Pages 417. Forks State Forest Campground is nestled among a sunny forest of pines and hardwoods along the Boardman River. Location. (Dave McVety | MLive.com). According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, also called the Michigan DNR, there are 145 state forest campgrounds in Michigan. The grounds have no electricity and bathrooms are outhouses. 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