Public Campground
Garey Lake State Forest Campground
Garey Lake State Forest Campground is located near Empire, Michigan, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
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
Detours Nearby

Rustic Retreat
11 min away

Leelanau Pines Campground
23 min away
Drive Time
- 24 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 18 min from Muskegon, MI
- 4 hrs 32 min from Sheboygan, WI
- 4 hrs 45 min from Green Bay, WI
Location
Garey Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan
Coordinates
44.77812756 N
85.93919897 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites











