Portage Bay State Forest Campground
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

A long way down a dirt road

7 miles down a road that quickly shrinks to a one lane dirt and gravel road you will find a beautiful campground stretching out along the lakeshore. It’s where the road ends so just keep going until you find it.

The campsites are all on the lake but some have sand hills blocking the view. There were plenty of open sites when we came out here. Several brought pop up campers but larger RVs might have a tough time. There are a couple vault toilets and one water hand pump. A boat launch is just before the campground.

This is a beautiful place to enjoy the shore of Lake Michigan. Walking along the shore is an option but pay attention to what is public or private property. The road seemed too narrow to safely walk but it’s possible using caution. We also passed one dispersed campsite but were unsure if it was on public land.

  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
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  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Portage Bay State Forest Campground by Art S., July 18, 2022