Bass Lake State Forest Campground (Luce)

LAT 46.461843998299997 LONG -85.708982350200003

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(18) $20

Situated near Bass Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Luce County, 15.5 miles northwest of Newberry.

This campground is managed by Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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This rustic campground is situated near Bass Lake. Campers can choose from a variety of sites; some are heavily shaded by tree canopy and feel more secluded, while others in a sunny field have open space for stargazing. Bass Lake can be accessed from the campground across a small gravel road. There is a gravel road down to the lake or a set of stairs can be taken from the parking area. This campground offers opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. The 145-acre lake is often fished for pike, bass and panfish.

There are eighteen 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 15.5 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 North, County Road 407 and Carlson Camp Road.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Pike, panfish and bass are caught in Bass Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Buckeye Lake (1 mile west) and Murray Lake (1 mile north).
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.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore Bass Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area, across the road from 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 boat launch is located on Bass Lake, across the road from the campground. No-wake rules are in place.
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 across the road from Bass Lake.