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South Manistique Lake State Forest Campground

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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.

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Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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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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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).

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Hiking

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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

Trail 8 is accessible from the campground.

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Paddling

Explore Gemini Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is centrally located in the campground, between sites #4 and #5.

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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

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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