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Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
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.
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
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State forest campground info
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Fishing
Modern restrooms
Water access
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 restrooms
There are modern restrooms, but no showers.
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Houghton Lake.