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Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground

Muskrat Lake

Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground

Contact
Phone: 989-473-2258

This secluded rustic campground is nestled on Muskrat Lake, a shallow, warm-water lake with excellent opportunities for paddling and fishing. There are 13 sites for tent and small trailer use.

The campground is located 12 miles northwest of Mio via M-33 North, West Miller Road, Richardson Road and Muskrat Lake Road.

Amenities & activities

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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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Water access

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Winter camping

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Fishing

Bass, blue gill and pike can be caught in Muskrat Lake. 

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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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ORV trails or routes

This campground is the trailhead with direct access to the Mio Trail which offers 25 miles of cycle and ATV trail along with 12 miles full-sized vehicle route. It also connects to the Hunt Creek Loop of the Hunt Creek ATV Trail (six miles northeast). ORV’s may be ridden within campground when accessing the trails.

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Paddling

Paddling is located on Muskrat Lake. Carry-in access is centrally located in the campground.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

Muskrat Lake Snowmobile Trail is accessible from the campground.

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Muskrat 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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