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Ossineke State Forest Campground
Ossineke State Forest Campground
This rustic campground is in the depths of a beautiful cedar forest, resting on the shores of Lake Huron. The campsites are generously spaced apart. The campground has a campground host present all season long. Facilities include a day-use area with picnic tables and grills, sandy beaches and a boardwalk out to Lake Huron. There are 42 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use.
The campground is located one mile east of Ossineke via US-23 S and Ossineke Road.
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
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
The Devil's River boat launch is located to the north of the campground, less than a mile from the entrance.
Fishing
Devils River is just north of the campground and is a popular fishing destination. Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and chinook salmon are caught there.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
ORV trails or routes
Devils Lake ORV trail is five miles northwest of the campground.
Paddling
Explore Lake Huron from the campground. Carry-in access is located at the day-use area or from any campsite with direct beach access.
Picnic area
A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes four picnic tables and three charcoal grills.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Devils Lake trail is five miles northwest of the campground.
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Lake Huron.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.