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Deer Lake State Forest Campground
Deer Lake State Forest Campground
This quaint, rustic campground sits along the peaceful shore of Deer Lake. The 81-acre lake provides excellent fishing opportunities and attracts native wildlife. There are 12 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located 11 miles northeast of Amasa via Old US Highway 141 North, Corral Road and The Grade.
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
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
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
Hunting
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Boat launch
There is a boat launch on Deer Lake.
Fishing
Panfish, small mouth bass and walleye are caught in Deer Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunties include Deer River (on site) and Bone Lake (4 miles north).
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.
Paddling
Explore Deer Lake from the campground.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Deer Lake.
Area map
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Interactive map
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Printable PDF map