Anglers, paddlers, and hikers have direct access to Spring Lake at this state forest campground in Fife Lake, Michigan, where the North Country Trail and the Fife Lake Loop both pass through the grounds. Several sites sit directly on the water. The campground runs on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations, costs $20 per night, and keeps drinking water available year-round alongside pit toilets. One consistent note from visitors: proximity to M-66 means road noise is audible from the sites. The campground stays lightly used, and site spacing provides reasonable separation between neighbors. Campers looking at camping spots near Fife Lake will find this one works especially well as an overnight stop on a multi-day trail loop.
Description
Tucked away on top of heavily wooded, rolling hills along the shore of Spring Lake this campground provides excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. The campground has 32 sites for tent and small trailer use. It connects to a section of the North Country Trail, which is also part of the 21-mile Fife Lake Loop (connecting Spring Lake State Forest Campground to Old US-131 State Forest Campground). This trail is great for visitors looking for an easy overnight hike. Amenities include a gravel boat ramp, vault toilets and potable water from well-hand pump. The campground is in close proximity to the town of Fife Lake providing easy access to restaurants, gas and a convenience store for supplies and groceries. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. This campground is managed by Mitchell State Park
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpring Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near Fife Lake
Coordinates
44.56346156 N
85.36302454 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/6/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 29 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 33 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 47 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 1 min from Muskegon, MI
