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Ossineke State Forest Campground

Ossineke Campsite

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.

Recreation Passport required

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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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Picnic area

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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

The Devil's River boat launch is located to the north of the campground, less than a mile from the entrance.

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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.

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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

Devils Lake ORV trail is five miles northwest of the campground.

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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.

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Picnic area

A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes four picnic tables and three charcoal grills.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

Devils Lake trail is five miles northwest of the campground.

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Lake Huron.

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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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