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Trout Lake State Forest Campground

Trout Lake Campsite

Trout Lake State Forest Campground

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Phone: 989-539-3021

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.

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Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hiking

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Hunting

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

A boat launch is located on the south side of Trout Lake.

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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.

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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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Paddling

Explore Trout Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area.

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Rustic sites

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Snowshoeing

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is set on Trout Lake.

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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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