Michaux State Forest
Tommy S.
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2020

NOT THE CAMPGROUND, Primitive Roadside Campsite #10

This was our second time in Michaux State Forest. We previously stayed at #6, but this site #10 was definitely an upgrade. 

There's a parking area which fits several cars, and I actually counted 4 campsites there is immediate access to. One is immediately to the left, one is maybe 50 feet further down the trail, another straight down the hill and along to the left, and the last is about a 5 minute walk from the road, straight down the hill, right at the T, and then at the back of the open field you come to. 

We stayed at the second site to the left, where there is a sign that says "Camps Trail", and I believe this is the main site. It is very roomy. There's a large fire pit, and two decent spots for a tent. My two drawbacks were no stream/creek, and lots of big flies, especially in the morning, though harmless. 

The Upper and Lower Lollipop trails are literally at this campsites front doorstep. Both trails branch off the the right where there is a sign for the Lower Trail. You can do a loop if you connect at the bottom along the road the come to. It is an easy trail, 1-2 hour loop depending on your speed. 

The Camps trail starts at this campsite's back door. We hiked part of this gorgeous trail, which enters many different types of forests. We saw a baby deer on this hike. We were the only hikers, but mountain bikers love this trail. 

All in all the campsite was gorgeous, though not incredibly private because of all the trail heads, but that didn't bother us for everyone passing by was very friendly.

SitePrimitive Campsite #10
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020
  • Review photo of Michaux State Forest by Tommy S., June 28, 2020