Paddlers, anglers, and anyone who wants direct water access will find King Lake State Forest Campground worth the drive into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The campground has just six sites, and a few sit right against the lake, making them the first to go on busy weekends. Boat-in access is available alongside the standard drive-in option, though reviewers consistently flag the long road in as a consideration for larger rigs. RVs are limited to 20 feet, and maneuvering within the campground can be tight.
The lake draws most of the attention here. Canoes and kayaks give campers a way to move through the surrounding forested shoreline, and fishing is a common reason to visit, though catches can be inconsistent. Multiple reviewers mention how quiet the water stays, and one notes the campground is among the campgrounds near Covington that holds its atmosphere even on weekends. Nearby dispersed options like Copper Country State Forest Dispersed off Old M-28 and Baraga State Forest Dispersed near Nestoria provide alternatives if the six sites here are full.
Amenities are basic but functional: vault toilets, a hand pump for water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. The facilities are kept clean and in good condition, according to multiple visitors. Cell coverage is limited, with AT&T users reporting as little as one bar. Steph calls it the "quietest campground I've been to," which holds up across several other reviews. The campground runs on a first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night, so arriving mid-week or early on weekends gives the best chance at a lakeside site.
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 & DirectionsKing Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Covington
Public CampgroundCoordinates
46.53100038 N
88.40200018 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
- 2 hrs 58 min from Green Bay, WI
- 2 hrs 58 min from Wausau, WI
- 3 hrs 18 min from Appleton, WI
- 3 hrs 38 min from Oshkosh, WI
