The Department of Natural Resources announced today that four state forest campgrounds will not be open for use due to inoperable water wells.

The sites impacted are: North Gemini State Forest Campground and South Gemini State Forest Campground in Schoolcraft County; Garey Lake Trail Camp in Benzie County; and Pigeon River Bridge State Forest Campground in Otsego County.

County health departments require a potable water source for every 25 campsites and the impacted campgrounds are serviced by a single well. DNR staff is currently working on repairing or installing new wells at these locations. Future announcements will be made when these campgrounds may be reopened.

For further information, please contact Brenda Curtis, DNR forest recreation planner, at 517-373-6260.