On the northern shores of Michigan's seventh-largest inland lake, Black Lake (Lower) State Forest Campground offers 17 sites for tents and trailers. Surrounded by rolling hills and hardwood forests, the shallow lake is ideal for paddling and fishing, including Northern pike and muskellunge. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water. This popular campground fills up quickly in the summer, especially on weekends.
The Black Mountain Pathway is located about one-third mile east of the campground.
While ORVs must remain on trailers within the rustic campground, ORVs are permitted to operate between the Black Lake (Upper) State Forest Campground and nearby trails.
The campground is located 11 miles north of Onaway via M-211, County Road 489, Black Mt. Road and Doriva Beach Road.
A boat launch is located on the south side of the campground.
Musky, pike, panfish, largemouth bass and small-mouth bass can be found in Black Lake.
Hiking is popular on the nearby Black Mountain Pathway. located about ;one-third mile east of the campground.
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking is popular on the nearby Black Mountain Pathway. located about ;one-third mile east of the campground.
The campground is located near the Black Mountain Recreation Area.
Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the south side of the campground approximately 25 yards from the parking area. There is also direct access to the lake from some of the campsites.
A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes picnic tables and three charcoal grills.
This rustic campground is located on Black Lake.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
