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Established Camping

Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 16, 2024 through May 14, 2025.

Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground near Kalkaska, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and features a lake. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the North Country Trail and the Au Sable River, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

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

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Location

Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Kalkaska go 13.5 miles NE on County Road 612 and Sunset Trail Road

Coordinates

44.826000130000004 N
84.973 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

Small campground with loads to do

Lake with boat ramp, fishing areas off the beach, lots of wildlife, north country trail and campground trail to hike on, and ORV trail across the road

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Nicole V., June 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Nicole V., June 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Nicole V., June 26, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

ATV Paradise

This campground is located on a small lake with beautiful scenery and is located across the road from an ATV trail. The North County Hiking Trail also runs through this camp. Noisy and quite busy on weekends with all the off road vehicles coming in. The hand pumped water well is currently in need of repair. Trailers much larger than 20’ have camped here successfully.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Becky K., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Becky K., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground by Becky K., July 14, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground?

    Camping at Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground can cost between $13.00 and $15.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground?

    Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground does not have wifi.