Atlanta State Forest Area's Jackson Lake State Forest Campground sits within the MIDNR Forest Resources Division's network of managed lands near Briley, offering drive-in, walk-in, boat-in, and hike-in access to a small forested lake in northern Michigan. Sites are large and wooded, with many positioned directly on the water. The campground runs year-round and accepts RVs up to 40 feet.
Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Shared amenities include a hand-pump drinking water source and vault toilets that multiple visitors have noted are kept clean and well-stocked. The lake is small but draws paddlers and anglers, and the campground connects to an ORV trail network for those with off-road vehicles. One consistent note across reviews: highway noise is audible at night, so campers sensitive to road sound should factor that in before booking.
Fees run around $20 per night, with an additional charge for out-of-state vehicle registration. Clear Lake State Park Campground sits roughly 3 miles north and provides a modern alternative for those who want electric hookups. As Nicole V. puts it: "Small lake but opportunities for fishing and swimming." Cell service is available on site. This campground works best for paddlers, anglers, and ORV riders who want a low-cost, rustic base with lake access in the northern Michigan forest.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJackson Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Atlanta
Public CampgroundDirections
From jct Hwy-32 & Hwy-33: Go 6 mi N on Hwy-33.
Coordinates
45.08900011 N
84.16100036 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 56 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 5 min from Saginaw, MI
- 2 hrs 6 min from Midland, MI
