Big Oaks Equestrian State Forest Campground

Lat: 44.925714, Long: -84.190959

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This hilly, secluded equestrian campground is on beautiful Avery Lake. Located in Montmorency County, 10 miles southwest of Atlanta.

The campground is managed by Clear Lake State Park.

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This rustic equestrian campground is nestled on Avery Lake and offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, boating and fishing.

Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. There is also a submersible well that requires a 2,500 watt generator. All sites have picket posts and site #10 has corrals for two horses. The campground is located 10 miles southwest of Atlanta via County Road 487 and Avery Lake Road.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

From the campground, equestrians can access Big Oaks Equestrian Trails and many state forest roads that are open to horseback riding.

This campground is mantained with the help of the Alpena County Horseman's Club.

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Activities (Display as List)

Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Perch, bass, pike, bluegill and walleye are caught in Avery Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Crooked Lake (5 miles north) and Thunder Bay River (7 miles northeast).
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports

Facilities (Display as List)

Equestrian Camping Item is accessible.
Equestrian Camping
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located on Avery Lake.