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Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

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Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground is near Le Roy, Michigan, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Sunrise Lake for fishing and boating, and the Pine River for kayaking and canoeing.

Description

MIDNR Forest Resources Division

Cadillac State Forest Area

This secluded, rustic campground is nestled on a forested bluff overlooking Sunrise Lake. The campground includes 17 wooded sites perfect for tents and small trailers. A boat launch, across 17 Mile Road from the campground provides easy access for paddling and fishing. Sunrise Lake is known to provide excellent fishing opportunities.

The campground is in Osceola County, 6 miles east of LeRoy via Sunrise Lake Road and 15 Mile Road. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Location

Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Address

15 Mile Rd
Le Roy, MI 49655

Coordinates

44.02849214 N
85.33317067 W

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Site Types

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

Features

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

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Reviewed Sep. 23, 2020

Small park, large sites. But so noisy!

My family and I ended up at Sunrise Lake after searching for a campground. This is a State Forest site so no reservations are available. First come, first served.

The sites were all very big! We have a very large tent and it easily fit on the site along with our vehicle. All the sites are very well shaded. The vault toilets were clean and the water was very good with no odd smells or tastes.

It's a little strange because Sunrise Lake is across the street, so it is a short walk down to the beach. Speaking of the beach, there isn't much of one but what was there was nice. It sloped gently out into the lake and my kids felt comfortable swimming there. We fished a little from shore. If you're just going for panfish, it's not bad. Just don't expect to catch dinner.

A few bad things. First, the campground and half the sites back up against a road. You will hear every car or truck that drives by at night. We went in the summer with full foliage. The leaves and trees did nothing to absorb the sound. Second, being a small campground, you hear everyone who decides to party late into the night. No ranger means no enforcement of quiet hours. Third, it was hard finding firewood. The closest gas station sold pieces of lumber cut into 1"x1"x15" pieces. Because it was lumber and not logs, they burned so fast.

Overall, it was nice for a weekend getaway, but this isn't a place I would choose to go back to. We will look for something else next time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground?

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

  • Is there cell phone reception at Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.