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Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground
Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground
This rustic campground on the northeast side of Milakokia Lake offers great opportunities for fishing and paddle sports. There is a boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes and small watercrafts. The campground is split into two loops. Sites #1-11 are to the right as you enter and sites #12-35 are to the left. Sites #12-35 are more suitable for large trailers.
There are 35 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. The campground is located 20 miles west of Naubinway via US-2 West, East Milakokia Lake Road and Pike Lake Grade.
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
Boat launch
Fishing
Hunting
Paddling
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A boat launch is located on Milakokia Lake.
Fishing
Walleye, perch and pike can be caught in Milakokia Lake. South Manistique Lake (ten miles north) is a nearby fishing opportunity.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Paddling
Explore Milakokia Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 25 yards from the parking area.
Picnic area
A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and has one picnic table available for use.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Milakokia Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.