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Silver Creek State Forest Campground
Silver Creek State Forest Campground
This quiet, shaded campground sits on the banks of the Pine River offering excellent paddling, fishing and hiking opportunities. The campground has 26 sites for tent and small trailer use and is located near the Silver Creek Pathway and often fills up quickly throughout the summer. Sites 20-26 are walk-in sites located on a small peninsula, accessible from the west side of the main parking lot, with the Pine River flowing on either side. There is an undeveloped boat launch accessible from the parking lot, which provides river access for fishing and paddle sports.
The campground is in Lake County, five and a half miles north of Luther via State 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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Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Paddle-in campsite
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
Winter camping
Fishing
Brown trout and rainbow trout can be found in the Pine River and Silver Creek.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking
ORV trails or routes
Lincoln Hills, adjacent to the campground, has 21 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV routes. The Little Manistee Trail, eight miles southwest, has 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV routes.
Paddle-in campsite
Sites #10-26 are accessible from the Pine River.
Paddling
Explore the Pine River from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Lincoln Hills (adjacent to campground) has 21 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route. Little Manistee (eight miles southwest) has 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route.
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
Campsites #20-26 require you to hike in from a designated trailhead. The shortest hike is 35 yards from parking area, and the longest is about 60 yards. The trailhead is on the west side of the parking lot.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.