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Dispersed Camping

Sawkaw Lake

3 Reviews

Sawkaw Lake, near Bitely, MI, offers a dispersed camping experience surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Manistee National Forest and the North Country Trail, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration.

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Location

Sawkaw Lake is located in Michigan

Coordinates

43.76294101 N
85.89773036 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 5 min from Muskegon
1 hr 14 min from Grand Rapids
1 hr 31 min from Traverse City
1 hr 46 min from Midland

lori T.

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Reviewed May. 15, 2024

Peaceful

Beautiful spot overlooking the lake. Sites are large and a bit closer than I like, but on a Tuesday, not a person around. Might change by Friday.

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Jay D.

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Reviewed Jun. 10, 2022

Little Half Moon Lake

Found several spots around Sawkaw Lake, to include Little Half Moon Lake which is right next to it. Nice and quite. Depending on the spot, there could be some people around, but most the most part, it was pretty tranquil. There are even some hike paths around the area.

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