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Established Camping

Pretty Lake State Forest Campground

5 Reviews

About

State Park

Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

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Location

Pretty Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Coordinates

46.60361238 N
85.65798636 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Poor
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Toilets
Pets
Fires

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General Info

Nikki P.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 18, 2022

Very pretty views, increasingly popular spot

We stayed here a few times in summer of 2020. AT&T was too spotty for internet use (around 2 bars, 3 at best). Great State Forest campground with multiple sites; vault toilets, hand pump water, was $15/night then (likely $20 now), no reservations. Pretty Lake is connected to other lakes and is excellent for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. We also enjoyed the hiking trail several times with our dogs. Don't come here if you hate gorgeous views and outdoor recreation!

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Month of VisitAugust

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Dale T.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2022

Peaceful

Far from the road and town so there are no distractions. Sites are large and comfortable with a short distance to pretty Pretty Lake. The fishing is also good.

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Month of VisitAugust

Devora D.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Quiet camping

This is a very quite campground. Big sites with many close to the water. Several water pumps and out houses. One of my favorites!

Month of VisitJuly

Tyler N.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 18, 2021

Beautiful area

This campground has 18 sites, lots of little walking paths, as well as hiking trails that lead you to other nearby lakes that don't have access for vehicles. Those other lakes also allow for hike in camping for a more remote setting, even though this campground is fairly remote itself. There is a day use area, as well as a commons area for campers. The camp sites are set into three loops and each loop has vault toilets for easy access.

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Month of VisitMay

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Megan A.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 14, 2018

Peaceful and scerene

This is one of my favorite campsites in Michigan. We happen to stumble upon it after endlessly searching for a spot at Pictured Rocks. There is a beautiful sand bottomed lake for swimming on many sites are right on the lake. The lake also connects to several other small lakes in the area. You can kayak or canoe to each lake during the day. The sites are large and from what I remember they have vault toilets. No showers. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table and some firendly chipmunks.

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Pretty Lake State Forest Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pretty Lake State Forest Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pretty Lake State Forest Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pretty Lake State Forest Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pretty Lake State Forest Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.