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Squaw Lake State Forest Campground

Squaw Lake State Forest Campground, near Republic, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and offers access to Squaw Lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Iron Ore Heritage Trail and Van Riper State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring local history.

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/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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Location

Squaw Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

Located Southwest of Republic just off State Highway M-95.

Coordinates

46.29139362 N
88.0634524 W

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Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021

Beautiful lake

This campground has some sites that are very shaded and some that are sunny. I stayed in site 15 [I think) and could see the lake from my site. It was a very nice typical state forest campground.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Squaw Lake State Forest Campground by Michael M., October 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Squaw Lake State Forest Campground by Michael M., October 8, 2021
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2020

Wish we could have stayed longer!

During our trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this was one of my favorite campgrounds. The only reason we didn't stay longer was fear of our rig not starting up again and leaving us stranded. This campground had LARGE campsites with 2 separate loops and plenty of room between campsites. There was only one other group at this campground on the second loop which we never saw. The road to this campground is gravel and is a very pretty drive winding through the woods. At night it is very surreal as the only sounds you hear are the ones you make and an empty night sky. The canopy tree cover makes it tough to see the night sky but there are openings where you can see the sky full of stars. The lake was very peaceful and calm. There were a couple of small docks at each of the campground loops. If you have dogs beware the lake bottom is heavy dark mud and can be troublesome getting off your dog if they decide to take a dip. They also have clean vaulted toilets which is always nice(just beware of large spiders). We would recommend staying at this campground for an extended stay!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Squaw Lake State Forest Campground by UnnamedAdventures  , December 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Squaw Lake State Forest Campground by UnnamedAdventures  , December 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Squaw Lake State Forest Campground by UnnamedAdventures  , December 29, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Squaw Lake State Forest Campground?

    Squaw Lake State Forest Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Squaw Lake State Forest Campground?

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