Island Lake Campground

About: Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach, marked with buoys, on the 58-acre lake. Island Lake is a small, sheltered lake. The forest around the campground is mixed hardwoods with many wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunites. Island Lake and the surrounding landscape are the result of glacial … Read more

Pine River Campground

About: This is a popular campground during fishing season. Recreation opportunities include hunting, picnicking, mushroom gathering and berry picking. The picnic shelter is a Civilian Conservation Corps construction from the mid 1940’s. Fees: $15 (2012) Usage: Light Closest Towns: Mikado, Glennie Water: Drinking Water Restrictions: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for restrictions. Restrooms: Vault Toilet Directions: From Oscoda … Read more

Pine Lake Campground

About: Pine Lake Campground is located on the shores of beautiful Pine Lake. The east side of the lake is mostly privately owned and has many cabins. The west side is federally owned and is swampy and has been occupied by bald eagles over the years. The beach off the picnic area is shallow for … Read more

Horseshoe Lake Campground

About: The small 16-acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The one-mile walk around the north end of the lake provides for wildlife sightings and scenic views of the lake and campground. This campground is small and lightly used, perfect for those looking for solitude. Fees: $12 (2012) Closest Towns: Curran, Glennie, Harrisville Water: … Read more

Indian Lake Campground

About: Indian Lake Campground is located on the 34-acre Indian Lake. The lake is surrounded by national forest, except a few small private ownerships on the northwest and southeast sides of the lake. The lake has clear water and a sandy bottom, and is popular for fishing. A boat launch provides both motorized and nonmotorized … Read more