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Black Creek State Forest Campground

BlackCreek

Black Creek State Forest Campground

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Phone: 989-539-3021

This rustic campground includes 23 shaded sites nestled along Black Creek. The area offers superb opportunities for fishing, paddling and mountain biking. The Pine Haven Pathway is a five-minute drive from the campground and offers excellent trails for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Fishing is a popular activity among campers. The campground on the banks of Black Creek, also is close to the Pere Marquette River.

There are nine sites for tent and trailer use. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a spigot. The campground is located 11.6 miles northeast of Midland via US-10 E.

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Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Paddle-in campsite

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Fishing

Bass, walleye, perch, pike, trout and panfish can be caught in Black Creek. Black Creek is a tributary of Sanford Lake, a nearby fishing location one mile to the east.

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Paddle-in campsite

This campground is accessible from Black Creek for canoe camping. Sites 3-6, 9-11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21 are accessible from the water.

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Paddling

Explore Black Creek and Sanford Lake from the campground. Black Creek can accommodate kayaks, canoes and small boats.

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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