This charming rustic campground that was once an apple orchard sits on the shores of beautiful Garey Lake. It has 12 rustic campsites and is open to equestrian use. Visitors can enjoy pan fishing on Garey Lake or exploring one of the nearby trail systems. The campground has direct access to the Shore-to-Shore Trail and is located in close proximity of the Lake Ann Pathway. There is also a group campground, Garey Lake Trail Camp, nearby.
Shore-to-Shore Trail:
The state forest campground is a stop along the Shore-to-Shore Trail, a 420-mile trail system open to hiking and horseback riding, that stretches east-west from Empire to Oscoda with two additional northern and southern spur trails. The Michigan Trail Riders Association assists with maintenance of the trail. Equestrian trail rider groups planning a ride may need to acquire a permit. If the event will utilize multiple campgrounds, please contact the Cadillac Operations Service Center at 231-775-9727 x. 6006. If the event will only utilize one campground, please contact this facility at 231-276-9511. Visit the MTRA website to view maps or call 989-723-1425 for more information.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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With in the campground their is ramp access to Garey Lake. Nearby Glen Lake (six miles north) also has ramp access and Pearl Lake (half mile southeast) has carry-in access for kayaks and canoes.
Western spur of the 420 mile Shore-to-Shore Trail enters campground.
This campground does not have picket posts.
Garey Lake (on site) contains perch, pike and bluegill. Other fishing opportunties nearby includ Glen Lake (six miles north) and Pearl Lake (half mile southeast).
Lake Ann Pathway (six miles northeast) has five and three-quarters miles of rolling terrain open to hiking. Its trailhead is located within Lake Ann State Forest Campground.
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 ft. of an occupied dwelling.
Lake Ann Pathway (six miles northeast) has five and three-quarters miles of rolling terrain open to mountain biking. Its trailhead is located within Lake Ann State Forest Campground.
This rustic campground is located on Garey Lake.
