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Glidden Lake State Forest Campground
Glidden Lake State Forest Campground
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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At a glance
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Boat launch
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
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.
Cross-country skiing
Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to cross-country skiing.
Fishing
Panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass are caught in Glidden Lake.
Hiking
Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to hiking.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking
Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to mountain biking.
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Lake Mary Plains Pathway has 9 miles of rolling terrain open to snowshoeing.
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Goose 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
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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State forest campground info
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