Pretty Lake State Forest Campground

LAT 46.603334936000003 LONG -85.657389834400007

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(26) $20

Situated on the shore of Pretty Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddlesports, hiking and fishing. Located in Luce County, 25 miles northwest of Newberry.

This campground is managed by Muskallonge Lake State Park.

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This rustic campground is part of the designated Pretty Lake Quiet Area. This designation allows for unmotorized use only, including on Pretty Lake and any lakes in the surrounding area. Pretty Lake is the northern-most lake in a chain of seven lakes. The other lakes accessible from Pretty Lake via short portages are Brush Lake, Camp 8 Lake, Long Lake, Bullhead Lake and Beaverhouse Lake. Deer Lake is another nearby lake within hiking distance. The campground has a day-use area with picnic tables and a charcoal grill. The Pretty Lake Pathway, which leads to the walk-in campsites, can be accessed on the west side of the campground. Even if you’re not camping at a walk-in site, the pathway offers a beautiful hike through the forest and along a few of the lakes.

There are 18 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Sites #19-#26 are walk-in campsites. 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 25 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Roads 407 and 416.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Splake, perch and panfish can be caught in Pretty Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities in the chain of lakes include: Deer Lake (half mile northwest): trophy brook trout lake Long Lake (half mile southwest): trophy brook trout lake Brush Lake (half mile west): splake, perch and panfish Camp 8 Lake (half mile southwest): stocked with rainbow trout Beaverhouse Lake (one mile west): walleye, bass Sid Lake (one mile northwest): brook trout Bullhead Lake (one mile southwest): brook trout
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.
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore Pretty Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 50 yards from the parking area.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping

Facilities (Display as List)

Paddle-in Campsite Item is accessible.
Paddle-in Campsite: The eight backcountry sites are accessible for canoe camping. There are some short portages, depending on what campsite you choose to stay at.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area is located on the west side of the campground and includes two picnic tables and a charcoal grill.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Walk-in Sites Item is accessible.
Walk-in Sites: There are eight walk-in sites available. Sites #22-24 are on Beaverhouse Lake. Sites #25-26 are on Camp 8 Lake. Sites #19-#21 are between Long Lake and Camp 8 Lake. The Pretty Lake Pathway leads to these walk-in sites. The farthest walk is about 1.5 miles to Beaverhouse Lake and the shortest is about 0.8 miles to the sites between Long Lake and Camp 8 Lake.
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located on Pretty Lake.