Benton Lake Campground, near White Cloud, Michigan, is a fantastic spot for those seeking a peaceful escape in the great outdoors. This rustic campground is set within the Huron-Manistee National Forest, offering spacious sites that are perfect for both tents and RVs, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy nature.

Visitors rave about the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, especially the vault toilets, which are some of the best around. The campground is known for its friendly management and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place to unwind. As one camper noted, “We felt alone in the forest, which is perfect.”

Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to do here, with a beautiful lake teeming with bluegill and bass. There are also trails nearby for those who want to explore the area on foot. The campground allows campfires, so you can enjoy evenings around the fire pit, sharing stories and roasting marshmallows under the stars.

With its charming setting and well-maintained amenities, Benton Lake Campground is a great choice for anyone looking to reconnect with nature. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for adventure.

Benton Lake Campground Benton Lake is a 33-acre lake completely surrounded by National Forest land. The North Country National Scenic Trail is located off Pierce Drive, about 2 miles east of the campground entrance road. This site is usually quiet, but there are lots of activities, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking. This campground is very popular during hunting season.

Benton Lake Campground

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Rustic Federal campground on a 33 acre lake in the Huron Manistee National Forest. Perfect for taking out the kayaks for some fishing!

Rustic and charming

In the Huron-Manistee National Forest is this rustic campground. The sites are really big and spread out. They are split between 2 loops. The first loop was almost filled so we checked the second one and found a site away from others. It felt like we were alone until we took a walk around the campground. Picnic table, fire pit and lantern stand are standard. Paved spots for rv’s with plenty of room for tents. Vault toilets are spread throughout. There is even a parking area for visitors. 

  

We walked down the short trail to see the lake. The trail goes partially along the lake but it’s not very long. We saw 2 piers- one had a jet ski tied to it. Camp was quiet enough to hear the tree fall just outside our campsite. Would it still make a noise if we weren’t here? 

  

This is a peaceful discovery that is perfect for a getaway.

Larger sites in the woods along a lake

Nice and spaced out sites with easy access to a beautiful lake, friendly and helpful management, and well taken care of vault bathrooms. Pricing isn’t bad either.

Great spot

We’ve stayed here twice this summer. The toilets are well maintained and the camp manager was super nice. We stayed Sunday-Tuesday both times and it wasn’t busy and we felt alone in the forest which is perfect. There’s a few trails near the lake which made for lots of exploring. 

Clean well maintained campground, quite a few private spots 

Beautiful campground, very clean and well maintained. Vault toilets are some of the cleanest I've used. You can hear the coyotes and raccoons, but the coyotes were never spotted. Make sure any and all food/garbage is picked up and thrown out each night to avoid unwanted visitors (we lost a bag of hot dog buns to some raccoons, our fault). Fishing was great, lots of blue gill and bass.

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