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Cusino Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-341-2355

This rustic campground is located on Cusino Lake, a 140-acre lake known for muskie and perch fishing. All six sites are on the lake and offer direct water access for paddling or swimming. Trail 8 is accessible from the campground. The campground is secluded, quaint and fewer than 10 miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.

There are six sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located 24 miles northeast of Shingleton via H-15, H-58 and Ross Lake Road.

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Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails and routes

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Paddling

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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

Muskie, perch and largemouth bass are caught in Cusino Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Canoe Lake (two miles west) and Gemini Lake (three miles northwest).

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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.

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ORV trails and routes

The operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. Trail 8 can be accessed from the campground via county roads.

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Paddling

Explore Cusino Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located at each campsite.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

The operation of a snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Cusino Lake.

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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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