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Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground

Anderson Lake

Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-789-8217

This more-secluded, rustic campground features 13 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. The sites are located near Anderson Lake and are mostly shaded by large white pines. The campground offers excellent opportunities for fishing and paddling.

The Anderson Lake Pathway trailhead is located within the campground and offers 6 miles of looped trails.

The campground is located 5 miles southwest of Gwinn via County Road 577.

Recreation Passport required

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Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Cross-country skiing

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

A small, gravel boat launch is located on Anderson Lake.

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Cross-country skiing

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Fishing

Panfish and pike are caught in Anderson Lake. A nearby fishing opportunity is the Escanaba River (4 miles east).

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Hiking

The trailhead of the Anderson Lake Pathway is within the campground and provides access to 6 miles of rolling terrain for non-motorized use.

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail, located 8 miles northwest, offers 26 miles of motorcycle trail.

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Paddling

Explore Anderson Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 50 yards from the parking area.

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Anderson Lake.

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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