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Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Marquette County)
Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Marquette County)
Nestled on the eastern shore of Bass Lake, this rustic campground offers 22 campsites for tents and RVs. The campground features a loop of heavily shaded sites, some of which offer direct water access. Some campsites have direct access to the water. Visitors can enjoy a large grassy picnic area with two tables right by the water, and a spacious parking lot for vehicles and boats near the boat launch.
This is a "carry-in, carry-out" campground. Trash barrels are not provided; however, dumpsters are available and located at the Gwinn Field Office. Please help keep the campground clean!
The campground is located 10 miles west of Gwinn via M-35 North, Horseshoe Lake Road and West Crooked Lake Lane.
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
Fishing
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A gravel boat launch is located on Bass Lake.
Fishing
Bass Lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Panfish and bass can also be caught in Bass Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Pike Lake (1 mile east), Big Shag Lake (5 miles east) and Little Shag Lake (5 miles east).
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
ORV trails or routes
Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail is accessible from the campground. G Route North ORV trail is about 10 miles east.
Paddling
Explore Bass Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 20 yards from the parking area.
Picnic area
A picnic area is located near the boat launch and has two picnic tables.
Rustic sites
Hand-well pump available to access potable water.
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Bass Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.