South Gemini Lake State Forest Campground

LAT 46.481428938400001 LONG -86.304250542999995

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(8) $20

Situated on the shore of Gemini Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports, fishing and hiking. Located in Schoolcraft County, 16.8 miles northeast of Shingleton.

This campground is managed by Indian Lake State Park.

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This rustic campground is on the southern shore of Gemini Lake. The quaint campground offers opportunities for fishing, paddling and hiking on the 1.5-mile Gemini Pathway. This campground is less than ten miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

There are eight sites for tent and small trailer use. 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 16.8 miles northeast of Shingleton via H-15, H-58, H-52 and County Road 454.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Gemini Lake Pathway
Trail Length: 1.50 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Pike, perch, smallmouth bass and walleye are caught in Gemini Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Ross Lake (two miles east) and Canoe Lake (two and a half miles south).
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes: Trail 8 is accessible from the campground.
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling: Explore Gemini Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is centrally located in the campground, between sites #4 and #5.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling
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)

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 Gemini Lake.