Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) treatment is underway at Lake Michigan Recreation Area. The site will remain open while treatment occurs. Please visit our agency website or call our office for more information.
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Campground
Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach. This family campground provides an array of hiking and biking trails, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking.
Facilities
An amphitheater offers educational programs throughout the peak season. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, beach access and an overlook deck. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and pedestal grills.
Group campsites can each accommodate a maximum of 50 guests.
Group campsites can each accommodate a maximum of 50 guests.
Natural Features
The recreation area sits on the eastern banks of Lake Michigan along Porter Creek, due north of Hamlin Lake. As the second largest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan provides stunning views and limitless options for water recreation. It covers a whopping 22,400 square miles and ranks as the fifth largest lake in the world.
The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Recreation
A hardwood forest gives way to a beautiful sandy beach at the shores of the lake with a playground for younger campers. Trout fishing in Lake Michigan is another big draw.
Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler.
The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area.
Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler.
The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Group Standard Nonelectric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Swimming Site
- Day Use Area
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- Beach Access
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Grills
- Host
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Scenic Overlooks
- Self Pay Station
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Quiet Area
- Grills/Fire Ring
- Accessibility
- Privacy
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Nearby Attractions
The nearby Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area has abundant trails for hiking and backpacking.
Getting Here
Latitude
44° 7' 9.0001" NLongitude
86° 25' 39.0000" WFrom the north, take US-31 south 10 miles from its junction with M-55 in Manistee, then right on Forest Trail Road (FS 5629) for 8 miles to the site.
From the south, take US-31 north 11.5 miles from its junction with US-10 at Scottville, then left onto Forest Trail Road (FS 5629) for 8 miles the site.
From the south, take US-31 north 11.5 miles from its junction with US-10 at Scottville, then left onto Forest Trail Road (FS 5629) for 8 miles the site.
Need to Know
Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.
This campground has first-come, first-serve sites
Group sites are for tent camping only
No electric hookups available
Limit 1 vehicle per site; a daily fee will be charged for extra vehicles
Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Click here for more information on Huron-Manistee National Forests
Contact Information
Mailing Address
LOWER PENNISULA
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 231-723-0141
