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Garey Lake State Forest Campground
Garey Lake State Forest Campground
This charming, rustic campground, once a bustling apple orchard, now offers a peaceful escape on the shores of beautiful Garey Lake. With 13 rustic campsites open to equestrian use, it's a perfect spot for pan fishing on the lake or exploring nearby trails. You'll enjoy direct access to the famous Shore-to-Shore Trail and close proximity to the Lake Ann Pathway. Plus, there's a larger group camping option, Garey Lake Trail Camp, just a stone's throw away.
The Shore-to-Shore Trail is a sprawling 420-mile system for hiking and horseback riding, stretching east-west from Empire to Oscoda, with additional northern and southern spur trails. The Michigan Trail Riders Association helps maintain this incredible resource.
Planning an equestrian group ride? You might need a permit. For events using multiple Shore-to-Shore campgrounds, call the Cadillac Operations Service Center at 231-775-9727 x. 6006. If your event uses only one campground, contact us directly at 231-276-9511. For maps and more information on the Shore-to-Shore Trail, visit the MTRA website or call 989-723-1425.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Equestrian
Equestrian camping
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Boat launch
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.
Equestrian
Western spur of the 420 mile Shore-to-Shore Trail enters campground.
Equestrian camping
This campground does not have picket posts.
Fishing
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).
Hiking
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.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 ft. of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking
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.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Garey Lake.
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
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Interactive map
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Printable PDF 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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