Water enthusiasts will find Jones Lake accessible directly from this state forest campground, which spreads across six loops with numerous sites. Despite the larger scale compared to most Michigan state forest campgrounds, sites maintain decent privacy through tree coverage that provides shade at different times throughout the day. The dirt access road accommodates any size rig, though some sites may require careful maneuvering for larger RVs up to the 30-foot maximum.
As a rustic facility, the campground lacks water and electric hookups but includes vault toilets, trash and recycling service, plus fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Cell coverage reaches 2-3 bars LTE depending on carrier. Campers can explore additional camping destinations near Frederic or visit nearby Hartwick Pines State Park Campground for different amenities. The campground works well for RV campers and tent campers comfortable with rustic conditions who want lake access without crowded conditions.
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/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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Map & DirectionsJones Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Frederic
Directions
Located 9 miles E of Frederic via Co. Rd 612.
Coordinates
44.78375354 N
84.58826481 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/10/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/10/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 26 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 29 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 38 min from Saginaw, MI






