Operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this drive-in campground sits within the Newberry State Forest Area and remains open throughout the year. Pike Lake State Forest Campground provides basic camping access with pets allowed on-site. The facility operates under state forest management, offering campers a no-frills approach to outdoor stays in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Campers exploring camping near Newberry State Forest Area will find this location positioned among several other state forest camping options. The Mouth of the Two Hearted campground lies just over three miles north for those seeking additional choices in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundPike Lake (Paradise) - State Forest is located in Michigan
Coordinates
46.64400046 N
85.41700082 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/28/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/28/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 18 min from Green Bay, WI
- 4 hrs 38 min from Appleton, WI
- 9 hrs 10 min from Traverse City, MI
- 9 hrs 31 min from Midland, MI



