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Blind Sucker No. 1 State Forest Campground

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Blind Sucker No. 1 State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-658-3338

Enjoy prime fishing and paddling on the Blind Sucker Wildlife Flooding at this rustic campground. Offering 17 sites suitable for tents, small trailers and large trailers, it's also conveniently located near Lake Superior.

The 7.3-mile Blind Sucker Pathway traverses the campground, with access points at the day-use parking lot and between sites #8 and #9. Lake access is available via a 0.8-mile hike on the pathway or a half-mile drive west on County Road 407.

The campground is located 34 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 407.

Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

dog sledding

Dog sledding

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Boat launch

A boating access site is located on the Blind Sucker Flooding.

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Dog sledding

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Fishing

Pike, perch and panfish can be caught in the Blind Sucker Flooding.

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Hiking

The Blind Sucker Pathway connects to the national North Country Trail.

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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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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

The Pine Ridge Trail is accessible via county roads east or west of the campground.

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Paddling

Paddling is popular on the Blind Sucker Flooding. Carry-in access is located approximately 25 yards from the parking area, or directly from some campsites.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

Trail 8 is accessible via County Road 416.

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on the Blind Sucker Flooding.

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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

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