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South Manistique Lake State Forest Campground
South Manistique Lake State Forest Campground
This rustic campground is on the shore of South Manistique Lake. The lake offers excellent paddling and fishing opportunities. The lake is well known for excellent walleye, crappie and bluegill fishing but many species of fish are caught from the lake. Carry-in access for canoes and kayaks is at the boat launch on the south side of the campground. Some campsites have direct water access via a narrow footpath. There are 30 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Site #27 is a pull-through campsite.
The campground is located 5.5 miles southwest of Curtis via South Curtis Road, Long Pointe Road, Sherman Road and Randall 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
Fishing
Hiking
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. Nearby fishing opportunities include Ross Lake (2 miles east) and Canoe Lake 2.5 miles south).
Hiking
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
Trail 8 is accessible from 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
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.