Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

LAT 46.703632090699998 LONG -85.037577080099993

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(25) $20

Situated on the shore of Andrus Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddling and fishing. Located in Chippewa County, 5.5 miles north of Paradise.

This campground is managed by Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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This rustic campground is located on Andrus Lake and offers a boating access site and fishing pier for optimal fishing access. Amenities include a fire ring, picnic table, vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well.

The campground is split into two loops, with sites #1-12 to the left as you enter and sites #13-28 to the right. There are 25 sites that vary in size and can accommodate tents, small trailers and larger trailers up to 40 feet. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.

The campground – located 5.5 miles north of Paradise via North Whitefish Point Road and West Vermillion Road – is near Tahquamenon Falls State Park (17 miles southwest) and Whitefish Point (6 miles north).

Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Panfish are commonly caught in Andrus Lake.
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.
ORV Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
ORV Trails/Routes: A county road runs parallel to the campground providing access to ORVs routes in northern Luce county. ORVs are allowed in the campground to enter and exit only.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore Andrus Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 100 feet from the parking area. There is also direct access to the lake from most campsites.
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: There is a boat launch centrally located in the campground. No-wake rules are in place
Fishing Pier Item is accessible.
Fishing Pier: There is a fishing pier located adjacent to the day-use area.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: The picnic area is centrally located in the campground. There are picnic tables and one fire ring.
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 Andrus Lake.