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Garnet Lake State Forest Campground

Garnet Lake State Forest Campground

Directions

46.154159654600001, -85.294981140100006
Contact
Phone: 906-595-7202
Email: DNR-ParksAndRecreation@michigan.gov

Garnet Lake State Forest Campground is under the management of Hudson Township. Any concerns or questions about this campground should be directed to the Township at the phone number identified above. This campground contains ten sites for tent and small trailer use.

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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Fishing

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ORV trails or routes

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Rustic sites

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Fishing

Garnet Lake is a great place to catch northern pike and perch. Black River, which is five miles southwest is a great place for steelhead.

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ORV trails or routes

Newberry-Rexton Trail, which is one-mile southeast, has 66 miles of motorcycle only trails and five miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route.

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Rustic sites

Area map

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Camping rules

Guidelines for camping in a state forest.