Horse trailers can navigate the access road to this state forest campground, though RVs are limited to 20 feet maximum. Headquarters Lake Equestrian State Forest Campground sits within forested terrain managed by Michigan's DNR Forest Resources Division and operates year-round for equestrian campers and their horses.
Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings, while pets are welcome alongside horses. The campground provides a base for riders exploring the broader trail system, with Perch Lake State Forest Campground located just north for additional camping options in the same forest area.
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
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHeadquarters Lake State Forest Equestrian Campground is located in Michigan near Grand Marais
Address
27015 County Road 407
Newberry, MI 49868
Coordinates
46.62450448 N
85.60408117 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/27/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 58 min from Traverse City, MI
- 4 hrs 15 min from Green Bay, WI
- 4 hrs 24 min from Midland, MI
- 4 hrs 35 min from Appleton, WI




