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South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground
South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground
Nestled on the southern shore of Gemini Lake, this rustic campground offers eight sites for tents and small trailers. Enjoy fishing, paddling and hiking along the 1.5-mile Gemini Pathway. This campground is less than ten miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.
The campground is located 16.8 miles northeast of Shingleton via H-15, H-58, H-52 and County Road 454.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Fishing
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Fishing
Pike, perch, smallmouth bass and walleye can be found in Gemini Lake.
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
The operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. Trail 8 is adjacent to the campground.
Paddling
Explore Gemini Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is centrally located in the campground, between sites #4 and #5.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
The operation of a snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Gemini Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
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.
Area map
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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