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Black River State Forest Campground

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Black River State Forest Campground

Contact
Phone: 906-643-8620

This secluded, rustic campground offers quick access to the Black River, making it a prime spot for anglers. It's especially popular in the spring and fall for its strong runs of steelhead and salmon. There are 12 sites available for tents, small trailers and large trailers.

The campground is located 8 miles northeast of Naubinway via US-2 East and Black River Road.

Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Fishing

In the spring, steelhead and trout can be caught in Black River. In the fall, the river gets a salmon run.

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.

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ORV trails or routes

Newberry-Rexton Motorcycle Trail (five miles northwest): 54 miles of motorcycle trail.

Brevoort-Trout Lake Motorcycle Trail (11 miles northeast): 63 miles of motorcycle trail.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Black River. Please be mindful of high-water safety.

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

Operating dates and amenities

View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities

State forest campground info

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Camping rules

Guidelines for camping in a state forest.

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