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Culhane Lake State Forest Campground
Culhane Lake State Forest Campground
This secluded, rustic campground sits on the shore of Culhane Lake. This 97-acre lake provides excellent opportunities for pike and walleye fishing. There is a boat launch adjacent to the campground, about 200 feet past the campground entrance off County Road 500. Culhane Lake also provides an opportunity for paddle sports and wildlife viewing. The national North Country Trail runs directly through the campground and is a great trail to explore for the day as it travels throughout northern Luce County. Another nearby hiking opportunity is the Bodi Lake Pathway, which begins and ends within Bodi Lake state forest campground.
There are 15 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located 29 miles northeast of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 500.
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.
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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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A boat launch is located adjacent to the entrance of the campground on Culhane Lake.
Fishing
Pike and walleye are caught in Culhane Lake. A nearby fishing opportunity is Bodi Lake, 1.5 miles northeast.
Hiking
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.
ORV trails or routes
A county road runs parallel to the campground providing access to ORV routes in northern Luce county. The Two Heart Trail is five miles southwest and connects to the Pine Ridge Trail. ORVs are allowed in the campground to enter and exit only.
Paddling
Explore Culhane Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch adjacent to the campground or directly from some of the campsites.
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Culhane Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground is not plowed.