Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground, near Baldwin, Michigan, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind in nature. With spacious sites that come with picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories around the fire.

This campground boasts two distinct areas: Big Leverentz and Little Leverentz, each offering unique lake views. Visitors rave about the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “Even when full, it didn’t feel crowded at all.” You’ll find clean vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water, making it a comfortable place to set up camp.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are nearby trails for hiking and access to fishing spots, especially on the larger lake where you can launch a boat or kayak. The scenery is stunning, particularly in the fall when the colors pop. As one reviewer put it, “It really just doesn't get any better than this.” 

If you’re looking for a quiet retreat with plenty of space to breathe, Leverentz Lake is a solid choice. Just remember, it’s first-come, first-served, so plan accordingly!

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

Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground

Baldwin is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Michigan camping adventure.

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This is actually one state forest campground split into two units, each on a lake: Big Leverentz and Little Leverentz.

There are about 20 campsites here with approximately 3/4 of them on the Big Leverentz side.

All sites are in good size and could handle a small travel trailer, Class B RV, truck camper, or several tents.

The sites are large enough and spaced far enough apart that even if it were full you would not feel crowded in at this campground. Many of the sites are on a hill looking over the lake.

Little Leverentz lake is quite small and while it has a canoe and kayak launch, it was in a state of disrepair in July 2020. The lake is small enough that you would really just do a lot of floating around anyway.

Big Leverentz is large enough for small motor boats, and makes a nice peaceful area to kayak around looking for wildlife including fish, turtles, muskrats, etc. It has a boat ramp and a fishing pier.

Amenities include newer vault toilets, a hand pump for water, and a dumpster for trash.

Decent cell service for Verizon and Google Fi. The campsites cost $15 per night; they are not reservable. Also, there is no DNR staff on site so bring cash or check to drop into the payment pipe.




Big and Little Leverentz make a nice pair

This is a nice campground. Its $15 per night, and out of state is another $9 per vehicle, in state is $17 per vehicle. Nice wooded campsites. On the lake with a boat launch. One hand pump water source at the entrance, no electric. 

Nice place 

We arrived later in the evening at the campground.  There were several sites to choose from. We chose a site on the Big Lake.
There are also a few sites on the Litte Lake.

The sites include a picnic table and fire ring.
We had plenty of room between sites. There were a newer vault toilets 🚻 




Great size sites

Reviews of the lake and the Fall colors oh, it really just doesn't get any better than this. There are 2 vault toilet and one water pump. The lake offers a fishing pier.

Just Beautiful 

Clean out houses, very large and private lots with nice pits, and tables. No swimming area, but lots of fishing spots and docks. I preferred the large lake. The smaller lake is closer to residential areas, and the dumpster was very fill and had trash blowing everywhere. 

Great private campground

First come first serve in the fall- we were basically the only ones there. Big spacious sites, lake access and good hikes from the campground. Gorgeous and quiet. Would go back!

Lots of space, quiet, trails and lake access

the big lake unit has large sites with lake views and 2 vault toilets. the little lake unit has small sites, 1 vault toilet, some lake views, some views of nearby houses (more mosquitos at the time too, late september). both sides have trash.collection. the campground was full on a late september weekend but still quiet and didn't feel crowded at all. nearby trails to walk and access to drinking water.

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