Established Camping
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
About
State Park
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerIt did the trick
Late nite…easy to find and had lots of availability, although it was a Monday night after a rain. Had a main bathroom with 4 individuals toilet and sink combos. There were vault toilets around the property as well. Pulled the car in and set up camp after submitting the self registration fee and form.
ScoutAbout Average
Not very secluded + close to the road. Clean and well kept, and friendly DNR staff. Easy access to the lake, and not far from restaurants and gas stations-hence the road, lol. If you’re after middle-of-nowhere peace and quiet, keep looking. But if clean, comfortable and easy access to town/supplies if more your speed, 2 thumbs up!
GuideGreat camping!
Both the sites on the water and in the back are great, depending on if you like water front camping or wooded.
Location
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
From jct US 27 & Hwy 55: Go 6 mi E on Hwy 55, then 6 mi N on West Shore Dr, then E on CR-300.
Address
180 South Harrison
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
Coordinates
44.40063347 N
84.772175 W