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Jackson Lake State Forest Campground

4 Reviews

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground near Briley, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and offers access to Jackson Lake. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Ocqueoc Falls and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, providing opportunities for exploration and recreation.

Description

MIDNR Forest Resources Division

Atlanta State Forest Area

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

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Directions

From jct Hwy-32 & Hwy-33: Go 6 mi N on Hwy-33.

Coordinates

45.08900011 N
84.16100036 W

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Access

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

Connectivity

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T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 44 min from Traverse City
1 hr 56 min from Bay City
2 hrs 5 min from Saginaw
2 hrs 6 min from Midland

David

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2025

Jackson Lake

20 bucks a night very clean toilets, fire pits picnic tables plus $11 for out of state registered vehicle plate so nowhere near free camping but a nice stay over spot

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Month of VisitAugust

Nicole V.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2024

Quiet private camping on a small but charming lake

Large wooded sites- many with lake access. Clean and stocked outhouses. Small lake but opportunities for fishing and swimming. Some road noise is noticeable.

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Month of VisitJune

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Lydia T.

Legend

Reviewed May. 13, 2024

Rustic state forest campground

Rustic campground on Jackson lake. Very close to clear lake state park down the road. Vault toilets and each site comes with picnic table and fire ring.

Month of VisitMay

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Kate K.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

Nice but close to the highway

This is a nice little state forest campground that has a beautiful lake for paddling and a handful of beautiful lakefront sites. The sites include their own picnic table and fire ring, along with shared pit toilets and water pump for drinking water. The campground is also attached to a large system of ORV trails and has a beautiful scenic picnic area. The only thing I didn’t like is how close to the highway it was, at night you could hear the cars driving by. Overall, it’s a nice place though.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Jackson Lake State Forest Campground?

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Jackson Lake State Forest Campground?

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

Does Jackson Lake State Forest Campground have wifi?

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

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

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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