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Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground
Anderson Lake West State Forest Campground
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.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
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State forest campground info
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A small, gravel boat launch is located on Anderson Lake.
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Panfish and pike are caught in Anderson Lake. A nearby fishing opportunity is the Escanaba River (4 miles east).
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.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail, located 8 miles northwest, offers 26 miles of motorcycle trail.
Paddling
Explore Anderson Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 50 yards from the parking area.
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Anderson Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
Area map
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Interactive map
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Printable PDF map