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Little Lake State Forest Campground

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Little Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-789-8217

This rustic campground is situated on the east side of Little Lake and is shaded by upland hardwoods and lowland conifers. There is a small beach area centrally located in the campground. Little Lake offers opportunities for fishing and paddling.

There are 16 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Campsites 6, 8, and 12 are pull through sites suitable for large trailers. This is a "carry-in, carry-out" unit. Trash barrels are not provided. Please help keep the campground clean and take camping refuse to dumpsters located at the Gwinn Field Office. The campground is located 5 miles east of Gwinn via M-35 South and Little Lake Road.

Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

A boat launch is located on Little Lake.

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Fishing

Walleye and panfish are caught in Little Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Bass Lake (4 miles southwest) and Wilson Lake (3.5 miles north).

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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. Learn more about hunting.

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ORV trails or routes

G Route North ORV Trail is 5 miles west of the campground.

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Paddling

Explore Little Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 20 yards from the parking area.

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Rustic sites

Potable water is available via a well-hand pump.

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Little Lake.

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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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