Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground

LAT 44.656347955299999 LONG -84.815962928199994

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(37) $20

Situated on the shore of Lake Margrethe, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Crawford County, 6.6 miles west of Grayling.

This campground is managed by Hartwick Pines State Park.

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This rustic campground features a lakefront picnic area and great opportunities for fishing and paddling. The campground is heavily wooded and most of the campsites have direct access to the lake. The Manistee River and Au Sable River are nearby and offer excellent canoeing and fishing opportunities. There are numerous canoe liveries available in the Grayling area.

There are 37 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. There are 9 walk-in sites that require you to hike in from a designated trailhead. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 6.6 miles west of Grayling via M-72 West, McIntyres Landing Road, Regimental Way and Euclid Avenue. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Bass, pike and panfish are caught in Lake Margrethe. Nearby fishing opportunities include the Manistee River (3 miles northwest) and the Au Sable River (5 miles east).
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore the Lake Margrethe from the campground. Carry-in access is located directly from some campsites, at the picnic area on the north side of the campground or at the boat launch at the south side of the campground.
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping: This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A developed boat launch is located on Lake Margrethe.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area is located at the north end of the campground and includes four picnic tables and lake access.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Walk-in Sites Item is accessible.
Walk-in Sites: Campsites #1-3, 29-32, 34 and 36 require a hike in from a designated trailhead. The shortest hike is 10 yards, and the longest is 30 yards.
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located on Lake Margrethe.