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Avery Lake State Forest Campground

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Avery Lake State Forest Campground

This more secluded, rustic campground is nestled among hardwoods on Avery Lake. There are 16 sites for tent and small trailer use, 10 of which will accommodate a 40-foot long vehicle or trailer, and three walk-in, tent-only sites.

The campground is located 9 miles southwest of Atlanta via County Road 487 and Avery Lake Road.

Latitude 44.931703493100002 Longitude -84.187062471800004

Recreation Passport required

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Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Picnic area

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Boat launch

A boat launch is located on Avery Lake.

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Fishing

Perch, bass, pike, bluegill and walleye are caught in Avery Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Crooked Lake (5 miles north) and Thunder Bay River (7 miles northeast).

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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.

*Note: There is an equestrian campground and trails in close proximity. Please use caution.

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ORV trails or routes

There are many miles of state forest roads, county roads and designated ORV trails in this area. ORVs can be ridden from your campsite to access these routes. All other ORV use within the campground is prohibited. Please be mindful that many of these routes are mixed use and may have other types of recreational visitors including equestrian use.

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Paddling

Explore Avery Lake from the campground.

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Picnic area

The picnic area includes a shaded grassy area outfitted with picnic tables and grills.

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Avery Lake.

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