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Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground

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Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground

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Phone: 989-734-2543

This rustic campground rests on the banks of the Thunder Bay River and provides water access at every campsite. The area provides great opportunities for fishing and paddle sports. There is a small boat launch on the north side of the campground. The 1.5 mile Wah-Wah-Tas-See Pathway can be accessed from the campground. There is an ORV trailhead directly adjacent to the campground off of Indian Reserve Road. There are ten sites available for tent and small trailer use located at the end of a narrow gravel and dirt road.

The campground is located 9 miles southwest of Alpena via M-32 and Indian Reserve Road.

Recreation Passport required

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Operating dates and amenities

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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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Paddle-in campsite

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Boat launch

An undeveloped carry-in boat launch is located on the north side of the campground.

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Fishing

Pike, smallmouth and large-mouth bass, walleye and several panfishes are caught in the Thunder Bay River.

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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. Learn more about hunting.

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ORV trails or routes

There is an ORV/snowmobile trailhead adjacent to the campground, which provides access to the Devil’s Loop trail.

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Paddle-in campsite

This campground is accessible from the Thunder Bay River for canoe camping.

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Paddling

Explore Tomahawk Creek Flooding from the east or west units.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

There is an ORV/snowmobile trailhead adjacent to the campground, which provides access to the Devil’s Loop trail.

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Snowshoeing


 
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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located along the Thunder Bay River.

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