On the northern shores of Michigan's seventh-largest inland lake, Black Lake (Upper) State Forest Campground offers 35 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. The Black Mountain Pathway is located about one-third mile east of the campground.
While ORVs are permitted to operate between this rustic campground and nearby trails, ORVs must remain on trailers within the Black Lake (Upper) State Forest Campground.
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 Black Lake at the Black Lake Lower 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.
Trail 99 runs directly through the Black Lake Upper campground.
Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the south side of the campground approximately 25 yards from the parking area.
A picnic area is centrally located in the lower 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:
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
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