This secluded, rustic campground sits on the shores of Little and Big Leverentz Lakes. The campground is split into two sections, with sites 1-11 on Big Leverentz Lake and sites 12-18 on Little Leverentz Lake. There is access to the Sheep Ranch Pathway from both campgrounds, as well as excellent fishing opportunities. The campground also has a boat launch.
The campground is in Lake County, 2.7 miles east of Baldwin via US-10 and Forest Drive. All sites will accommodate tents and small trailers, but some sites can accommodate 30-foot trailers/vehicles.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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A concrete plank boat launch is located on Big Leverentz Lake. Other nearby boating opportunities Little Leverentz Lake just to the south and carry-in access to Pere Marquette River at Marlborough Bridge, five miles south.
Bass, blue gill, pike, perch, crappie can be found in both Big Leverentz Lake and Little Leverentz Lake. A nearby fishing opportunity is the Pere Marquette River located five miles south.
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
There are many miles of county roads and designated ORV trails in this area including Little O/ Big O (four miles northwest) with 40+ miles of motorcycle trail and 30 miles of cycle/ATV trail, Tin Cup Springs (nine miles northeast) with 21 miles of motorcycle trail and 26 miles full-sized vehicle ORV route, Little Manistee (11 miles north) with 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route with a connector trail to Lincoln Hills. ORVs can be ridden from a campsite to access these routes. All other ORV use within the campground is prohibited.
Explore both Big and Little Leverentz Lakes by kayak, canoe or paddleboard. There is carry-in access on both lakes adjacent to day-use parking.
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
