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Glidden Lake State Forest Campground

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Glidden Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-875-3324

This rustic campground, on Glidden Lake's eastern shore, provides peaceful, forested campsites. A day-use area features a gravel boat launch and sandy shoreline. There are 23 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is a carry-in, carry-out campground, which means there are no trash barrels provided. Please plan trash removal accordingly.

The Lake Mary Plains Pathway trailhead is adjacent to the campground, offering 9-plus miles of marked trails through the Upper Peninsula's rolling terrain.

The campground is located 5.7 miles southeast of Crystal Falls via M-69 East.

Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Cross-country skiing

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Boat launch

There is a boating access site on Glidden Lake. Glidden Lake is a 29-acre lake with a max depth of around 30 ft.

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Cross-country skiing

Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to cross-country skiing.

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Fishing

Panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass are caught in Glidden Lake.

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Hiking

Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to hiking.

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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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Mountain biking

Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to mountain biking.

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Paddling

Explore Glidden Lake from the campground.
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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to snowshoeing.

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Goose Lake.

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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