Skip to main content

Houghton Lake State Forest Campground

Lake view

Houghton Lake State Forest Campground

Contact
Phone: 989-821-6125

This semi-modern campground, located on the northern shore of Houghton Lake, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake totaling more than 20,000 acres in size. Amenities include a modern restroom building (no showers). The sites are suitable for tent and small trailer use.

The campground is located 8 miles north of Houghton Lake via West Houghton Lake Drive and Old US Highway 27.

question mark icon
NEW! All registrations at this campground processed online or via phone

To register for a campsite, you must use the phone number or website provided at the campground. You can register no earlier than 8 a.m. on the day of your arrival. Once you have registered, your campsite must be set up and occupied, or your permit may be revoked. Please note that we do not accept advance payments or reservations. Mastercard, Visa, Discover, check and cash accepted. Additional instructions posted at campground.

Once you've registered, grab a hang tag. Then, write your site #, due-out date and registration booking number at the bottom. Clip the tag to your site post before setting up camp

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

Find more info on state forest campgrounds.

Amenities & activities

fishing symbol

Fishing

modern restroom symbol

Modern restrooms

water access symbol

Water access

fishing symbol

Fishing

Bullhead, crappie, largemouth bass, Northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye and yellow perch are caught in Houghton Lake. The boating access site for Houghton Lake is located off site. Additional nearby fishing opportunities nearby include the Muskegon River (2 miles west) and Higgins Lake (6 miles north).

modern restroom symbol

Modern restrooms

There are modern restrooms, but no showers.

water access symbol

Water access

This rustic campground is located on Houghton Lake.

Area map

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us for the latest on camping, trails, boating and Michigan's outdoors. You can also follow our Instagram!

You can view without an account.

Recreate Responsibly

Keep yourself, your friends and family, and the outdoors safe.

Camping rules

Guidelines for camping in a state forest.

Photos