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Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground

Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 231-745-9465

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. 

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Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

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.

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Fishing

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.

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Hiking

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

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Mountain biking

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ORV trails or routes

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.

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Paddling

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.

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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