Reservations are available at this state forest campground on the shore of Lake Ann, with sites running $20 per night and RVs up to 35 feet accommodated. The campground sits on a ridge overlooking the lake, and while most sites are wooded, one or two positions give direct water views or shoreline access. Pit toilets and hand pump water are on-site, and each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Trash service is provided, and cell service is generally available.
Water access is a consistent draw. Campers have beached boats directly on the shoreline below the campground, and a boat launch is a short drive up the road. Anglers and paddlers find the lake well-suited to a stay of a night or two. Across the road, the Lake Ann Pathway covers forested hills, follows the Platte River, and runs along a smaller lake, giving hikers a full loop without driving anywhere. Wildlife sightings are noted in reviews as well.
"Sites were clean and maintained," notes Paula S., reflecting a consistent pattern across recent visits. The campground is open year-round, which makes it a viable stop outside peak summer season when sites are easier to land. The village of Lake Ann sits just over a mile away, and the Traverse City area is roughly 20 minutes out, useful for resupply. Campers looking for more options in the region can browse camping near Lake Ann or check out Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground a few miles southeast. Book early for summer weekends, as waterfront-adjacent sites at small campgrounds like this tend to fill quickly.
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!
You must register your site on line BEFORE setting up camp. AND you must be physically at the park and ready to set up camp. Campsites are not guaranteed until online registration is complete. If you register and are not physically at the location to establish camp, your registration may be cancelled.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Ann State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Lake Ann
Directions
From town: Go 3 mi W on CR (Maple), then 1 mi S on Reynolds Rd.
Address
5539 N Reynolds Rd
Lake Ann, MI 49650
Coordinates
44.712063 N
85.86187 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/1/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
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
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 21 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 8 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 12 min from Muskegon, MI
- 4 hrs 39 min from Green Bay, WI
