Portage Bay State Forest Campground

My wife and I came here for our honeymoon, and there have been zero regrets.We are both working professionals and it’s been great to unplug and disconnect from the online world so if you are someone who needs a break from social media, I highly recommend.

Pros: Quiet near the shoreline. Clean campsites Nice campers

Con (ish) : there is zero cell service or plugs (that we noticed) so pre download your music/entire entertainment and have battery backups.

Firewood: Plenty of locals have firewood for sale near the campground.

this campground is amazing. secluded sites & a beautiful beach just behind each site. after labor day we were one of only 3 camping here. just down the street is Fayette state park definitely worth a visit.

7 miles down a road that quickly shrinks to a one lane dirt and gravel road you will find a beautiful campground stretching out along the lakeshore. It’s where the road ends so just keep going until you find it.

The campsites are all on the lake but some have sand hills blocking the view. There were plenty of open sites when we came out here. Several brought pop up campers but larger RVs might have a tough time. There are a couple vault toilets and one water hand pump. A boat launch is just before the campground.

This is a beautiful place to enjoy the shore of Lake Michigan. Walking along the shore is an option but pay attention to what is public or private property. The road seemed too narrow to safely walk but it’s possible using caution. We also passed one dispersed campsite but were unsure if it was on public land.