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Established Camping

Ross Lake State Forest Campground

4 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/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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Location

Ross Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Coordinates

46.4848305 N
86.26636455 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump

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General Info

Roger W.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2023

Lake Location

Ross Lake: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) I rate primarily based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Cleanliness and care of campground are also taken into consideration. Overall Rating: 2 Price 2023: $20 Usage during visit: 75% full Site Privacy: No privacy in shallow sites with no shrubbery between sites Site Spacing: Close Site surface: Sand / grass Reservations: No Campground Noise: Quiet during my drive through Road Noise: Maybe a little from low trafficked access road Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Hand pump. Generators: I believe they are allowed Bathroom: Clean pit toilets. Showers: No Pull Throughs: A couple Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars. Setting: Along liane which is not visible from sites. Weather: Warm and clear today. Bugs: I have experienced moderate mosquitoes in the after following a dip in temperatures. With increase in temp, they are becoming a bit more numerous. Solar: Too shady for a fixed roof panel. Host: Yes Rig size: Keep it under 20’ Sites: Only site 10, on a corner offered privacy which is created by the trailer

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Hudson G.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2023

Rustic Tent Camping

It was a very good site, limited facilities but good for tent camping. Some sites have view of the lake. There were 5 sites left when we got there around 9 at night.

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Shari G.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 24, 2020

Lovely Autumn Color & Quiet

Sitting about 30-40 feet above a small lake are about 10 small-medium first come, first served campsites. All sites are primitive, with a picnic table and fire ring. No electricity, but we run on solar so are always set with what we need.

Sites are close-ish together which is perfect for camping with friends, but doesn’t allow for much privacy. Gorgeous deciduous trees made the fall season extra special. Pit toilets are kept clean and well stocked.

We found this campground after realizing that it was Columbus Day weekend and all the reservable sites along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore were full. This, and a few other state forest campgrounds, had plenty of space. It’s maybe a 20 minute drive back up to Lake Superior, and about the same to Munising where you’ll find groceries, gas, and supplies.

While it’s an easy walk down to Ross Lake, it’s relatively steep for bringing kayaks or canoes down and up again. Best to use the nearby boat launch. We found the walk along the forest road delightful, but it’s just that, not really a hike.

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Rachel G.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2019

Loved it here!

Extremely rustic campground. Only 10 sites available on first come first served basis. Set a few miles off the beaten path, a great spot for fishing, kayaking, canoeing & swimming. No cell service available. Ross Lake is beautiful. There is pump water & toilets available. My favorite thing about this campground was listening to the haunting loon songs over the lake at night. I will definitely go back. The lake is set right between Munising & Grand Marais.