South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest
Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Small campground that is popular with day use

This is much smaller than the north trout lake campground. There were also a bunch of trucks with boat trailers parked on the road in. This means that there is a lot of activity here. 

The sites are ok. They look nice and are on a small loop. Toilets and water are available. The drawback for us was that it’s just a busier place. The road along the lake is the bike route. Ride towards Boulder Junction and there are beautiful spots to stop and enjoy. Several benches can be found or just keep going all the way to town. This paved path is perfect for walking too- we did several miles a day with our dog. 

You can drive across the main road and find Little John Lake too. We found people putting their boats in to go fishing.

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  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
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  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of South Trout Lake — Northern Highland State Forest by Art S., July 20, 2021
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