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Trout Lake State Forest Campground
Trout Lake State Forest Campground
This secluded, rustic campground is home to 35 campsites near the scenic and wild Trout Lake. The campground is also within the Gladwin Field Trail Area. The campground is split into three smalls loops. The area offers excellent fishing, hiking and paddling opportunities. There is trail access to the nearby Trout Lake Pathway, which is a beautiful 2.8-mile loop. The campground neighbors House Lake State Forest Campground to the south. There are 35 sites for tent and small trailer use. Site 19 is a pull-through site.
The campground is located 17 miles north of Gladwin via M-18 N and Adams 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
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Boat launch
A boat launch is located on the south side of Trout Lake.
Fishing
Small sport species like bass, blue gill, perch and pike can be found in Trout Lake. Streaked Lake (to the south) and Hoister and House Lake (to the north) offer additional fishing opportunities.
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Paddling
Explore Trout Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area.
Rustic sites
Snowshoeing
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is set on Trout Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.