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Three Lakes

Three Lakes, near Strongs, Michigan, is a charming campground tucked away in the Hiawatha National Forest, perfect for those looking to unwind in nature. With spacious sites surrounded by trees, it offers a nice blend of privacy and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for tent and RV camping.

The campground features clean vault toilets and drinking water, ensuring you have the essentials covered. Visitors have noted the well-maintained sites, with some even boasting lovely views of the nearby lakes. As one camper shared, “Sites are huge, and very private,” which adds to the overall appeal of this location.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s plenty to explore. The area is great for paddling and hiking, with trails that lead you through beautiful wooded landscapes. If you’re into stargazing, the lack of light pollution here makes for some stunning night skies. Just remember to pack out your trash, as garbage service is limited.

While it’s a first-come, first-served campground, many campers have found it easy to snag a spot, especially if you arrive early in the week. Whether you’re planning a short getaway or a longer stay, Three Lakes offers a serene escape into nature that you won’t want to miss.

Description

National Forest

Hiawatha National Forest

Overview

Three Lakes Campground is a peaceful facility tucked away from the busy highway. It is nestled between Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes, giving visitors ample opportunity to enjoy and explore nature at its best.

Recreation

The three lakes are open to non-motorized boating. A carry-down boat ramp is located at the campground's picnic area. Fishing is a popular activity. Rainbow trout, perch and catfish are found in the lakes. Although there is no designated swimming beach, sandy areas are located along the shores of the three lakes. Hikers enjoy the serene atmosphere of the campground. The Walker Loop Trail begins within the campground, near the picnic area, and leads hikers around the perimeter of Walker Lake. The trail is easy hiking and traverses about 1.15 miles.

Natural Features

The campground is set among a variety of pine, spruce and maple trees on land sandwiched between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes dot the landscape to the north, south, and west of the campground.

Nearby Attractions

The nearest town is Strongs, just 2.5 miles from the campground.

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Location

Three Lakes is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Strongs Corner, turn south on Forest Road 3142 and travel approximately two miles. The campground is on the east side of the road.

Address

12821 S. STRONGS RD
Strongs, MI 49790

Coordinates

46.3191667 N
84.9788889 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023

Good basic USFS campground

Nice standard USFS campground. Self pay, $16/night, no host, no reservations. 

Signs say no garbage service so pack out your garbage, though we saw garbage bins by the bathrooms. 

Sites are green and well spaced apart, lots of trees, nice amount of privacy though one of the sites (I think #9) was just all out in the open - so this might be a good one if you need sun for solar. 

Pump water available here, as well as vault toilets. We didn’t see an easy way to access the lake, but maybe there was something we missed. 

A few spots available on a Saturday afternoon in mid-August. Zero cell reception for ATT or Verizon.

Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2023

Beautiful, spacious, quiet

First-come-first-served campground with 10 spots. Pit toilet, picnic table, fire pit and drinking water are the amenities. Sites are huge, and very private. We came on a Thursday in late July and only two sites occupied. Full by Friday noon to Sunday morning. Pit toilet is well-maintained and clean. T-Mobile cell was 2 bars with booster and intermittent without. Loved this place. Quiet, beautiful, spacious and private. Some sites have nice lake views. Paddling and hiking were great. Our 2 night stay turned into 10 nights.

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Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2020

Great spot to relax and enjoy nature!

Amazing lakes with extra large campsites. This was another favorite during our trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There was a limited number of campsites available but all were very large with a fire ring and picnic table. While driving up to the campground you are on a picturesque 2 lane highway with trees surrounding you. As you pull in the campground is well taken care of with the campsites spread out from on another. If you have a kayak or canoe bring it as there are spots to launch your vessel. The vaulted toilets were clean and the drinking water was pure. We would stay here again except we would stay longer!

Check out our blog at www.unnamedadventures.com and follow our journey on Facebook and Instagram or on our YouTube Channel at Unnamed Adventures. 

Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2016

Exceptionally pretty site

Tons to explore in this area. Wooded campground, lots of water to walk along and other trails nearby. Campsites are among three lovely lakes, which makes a pretty amazing atmosphere. Lots of wildlife and birds. Nice primitive sites, just water tap and vault toilets. Really memorable campsite, especially if you have a kayak and do some stargazing. And close to Canada!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Three Lakes?

    Three Lakes allows vehicles up to 20 feet.

  • Does Three Lakes have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Three Lakes does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Three Lakes?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Three Lakes?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Three Lakes. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Three Lakes, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Three Lakes?

    There are 13 campsites at Three Lakes and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts