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Blind Sucker No. 2 State Forest Campground
Blind Sucker No. 2 State Forest Campground
Nestled along the scenic Blind Sucker Wildlife Flooding, this rustic campground provides exceptional fishing and paddling opportunities. Offering 31 sites, it's ideal for tent and small trailer camping. Lake Superior access is available via a 1.1-mile hike on the Blind Sucker Pathway or a one-mile drive north on County Road 407.
The campground is located 33 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 407.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Boat launch
Dog sledding
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A boating access site is located on the Blind Sucker Flooding.
Dog sledding
Fishing
Pike, perch and panfish can be caught in the Blind Sucker Flooding.
Hiking
The Blind Sucker Pathway connects to the national North Country Trail.
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.
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
The Pine Ridge Trail is accessible via county roads east or west of the campground.
Paddling
Paddling is popular on the Blind Sucker Flooding. Carry-in access is located approximately 10 yards from the parking area or directly from some campsites.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Trail 8 is accessible via County Road 416.
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Blind Sucker Flooding.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
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.
Area map
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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State forest campground info
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