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Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground

At $20 per night, Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground splits into two distinct sections: the lower area puts sites directly on the water's edge, while the upper area features larger, more shaded sites with no lake views. The lower waterfront sites have a sand-bottom lake frontage and a short walk to a park beach. Vault toilets and picnic tables are on-site, and past visitors note consistently clean facilities. Pets are allowed on leash. Anglers and boaters tend to get the most out of the lower section. The Black Lake State Forest Upper ORV Campground sits immediately adjacent for those who want shade over water access. Sites fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early on summer weekends.

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Map & DirectionsBlack Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground is located in Michigan near Onaway

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2674 Eisens Trail
Cheboygan, MI 49721

Coordinates

45.489741 N
84.262216 W

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Sarah L.

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Reviewed Jul. 30, 2020

Rustic but worth it

We stumbled on this campground when Ocqueoc's first come first serve sites were full. This campground is also first come first serve but way more sites. The lower site is where we stayed and literally had a waterfront site. The upper has HUGE SITES and is shaded better, but cant see the water. There was a picnic table and fire ring and vault toilets. Very clean and cant beat the view! We stayed in site #4, but all the waterfront sites were amazing. Sand bottom lake, and the park beach was a short walk from the site. Wish I could reserve, but def would go back.

Site4 - lower

Month of VisitJuly

Brad T.

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Reviewed May. 18, 2018

Very nice sites on Lower Campgrounds right on the Black Lake shore

This campground has an Upper and a Lower. I stayed at the lower which has campsites right next to Black Lake. The sites were great and the grounds had all amenities. The view is wonderful and being right on the edge of the lake is really serene. It was $15 dollars a night which is a little high for me and you have to keep dogs on a leash which I also do not like, but I understand it is a camp for everyone and caters to boaters for sure. I enjoyed my stay and have to compliment the staff on upkeep as the grounds were clean, the restrooms were clean, it just seems like they take good care. I would definitely go again. Boaters and fishers should love these Rustic Campgrounds

SiteCampsite 15 Lower Campground

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground?

Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground allows vehicles up to 70 feet.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground?

There are 17 campsites at Black Lake State Forest Lower ORV Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts