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Black Creek State Forest Campground
Black Creek State Forest Campground
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.
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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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Fishing
Paddle-in campsite
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
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.
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.
Paddling
Explore Black Creek and Sanford Lake from the campground. Black Creek can accommodate kayaks, canoes and small boats.