State Forest Campgrounds in Northern Michigan

Northern Michigan is home to a multitude of campgrounds, many of which are located throughout scenic state forest lands. Each campground provides various amenities and features, within close proximity to recreational areas. Guests will enjoy fishing, hiking and wildlife-viewing opportunities from each of the spacious campgrounds.
  1. Elkwood Campground

    • Elkwood Campground, located in Pigeon River State Forest, is a popular destination among travelers. The campground offers rental cabins, RV sites and rustic tent sites. Washroom and laundry facilities are available on site, located adjacent to a large pavilion and playground. A heated swimming pool and dump station are located on the property. A general store and horseshoe pit provide essential goods and entertainment. Multiple nature trails extend from Elkwood Campground.

      Pigeon River State Forest
      Elkwood Campground‎
      2733 Lance Lake Road
      Wolverine, MI 49799-9707
      231-525-8373
      netsolhost.com‎

    Gaylord KOA

    • Gaylord State Forest offers a number of campgrounds, including the comfortable Gaylord KOA. The North Central State Trail gives hikers the opportunity to explore northern Michigan wildlife, extending from Gaylord to Cheboygan. Cabins, RV sites and rustic tent sites are included in the well-shaded campground. A pavilion, swimming pool and miniature golf course are located on site. Restrooms, showers and a dump station are provided. The Scenic River Trail extends beyond the campground, providing miles of scenic hiking.

      Gaylord State Forest
      Gaylord KOA
      5101 Campfires Parkway
      Gaylord, MI 49735
      989-939-8723
      gaylordkoa.com/where/mi/22223/

    Jackson Lake Campground

    • Jackson Lake Campground is a rustic campground located within beautiful Atlanta State Forest. Guests will find this campground a convenient locale from which to base Jackson Lake activities. Fishing, boating and hiking opportunities lie within minutes of this tent and RV campground. The bare-essentials campground includes vault toilets and potable water, dispersed from a hand pump station.

      Atlanta State Forest
      Jackson Lake Campgroud
      Forest Campground Rd M-33
      Atlanta, MI 49709
      989-732-3541
      michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=631&type=SFCG

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