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Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Luce County)

Bass Lake BAS

Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Luce County)

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Phone: 906-293-5900

This rustic campground, located near Bass Lake, offers 18 campsites for tents and small trailers. Sites range from shaded by trees to open fields perfect for stargazing.

Bass Lake is just a short walk away. You can access it via a gravel road or stairs from the campground parking area. The 145-acre lake is a popular spot for fishing (pike, bass, and panfish) and paddle sports.

The campground is located 15.5 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 North, County Road 407 and Carlson Camp Road.

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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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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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 boat launch is located on Bass Lake, across the road from the campground. No-wake rules are in place.

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Fishing

Pike, panfish and bass are caught in Bass Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Buckeye Lake (1 mile west) and Murray Lake (1 mile north).

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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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Paddling

Explore Bass Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area, across the road from the campground.

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located across the road from Bass 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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