Dirt road access, sites spread out along the Betsie River, and a first-come, first-served fee system set the tone at Grass Lake State Forest Campground near Thompsonville. The roughly 15 sites include several directly on the water, with higher-numbered sites offering more separation from neighbors. Reviewers note good cell service and clean vault toilets. Mosquitoes can be heavy in early summer. Anglers, kayakers, and paddlers will find a gravel boat launch on site, with thousands of acres of state forest and ATV trails surrounding the campground. Campers interested in camping near Interlochen will find this a low-cost, low-density base with access to the Betsie River corridor.
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Map & DirectionsGrass Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Interlochen
Coordinates
44.59271584 N
85.84993299 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 34 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 7 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 13 min from Muskegon, MI
- 4 hrs 40 min from Green Bay, WI








