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.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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
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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).
There are modern restrooms, but no showers.
This rustic campground is located on Houghton Lake.
