Silver Creek State Forest Campground

LAT 44.117412879200003 LONG -85.684510129000003

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(26) $20

This quiet, shaded campground sits on the banks of the Pine River. It is located in Lake County, five and a half miles north of Luther.

The campground is managed by the Baldwin Field Office.

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This quiet, shaded campground sits on the banks of the Pine River offering excellent paddling, fishing and hiking opportunities. The campground has 26 sites for tent and small trailer use and is located near the Silver Creek Pathway. Sites 20-26 are walk-in sites located on a small peninsula, accessible from the west side of the main parking lot, with the Pine River flowing on either side. There is an undeveloped boat launch accessible from the parking lot, which provides river access for fishing and paddle sports.

The campground is in Lake County, five and a half miles north of Luther via State Road. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay and the busy campground often fills up quickly throughout the summer. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from hand-pump well. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Silver Creek Pathway
Trail Length: 4.50 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Brown trout and rainbow trout can be found in the Pine River and Silver Creek.
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
ORV Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
ORV Trails/Routes: Lincoln Hills, adjacent to the campground, has 21 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV routes. The Little Manistee Trail, eight miles southwest, has 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV routes.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore the Pine River from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 30 yards from the parking area.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling: Lincoln Hills (adjacent to campground) has 21 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route. Little Manistee (eight miles southwest) has 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing
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)

Paddle-in Campsite Item is accessible.
Paddle-in Campsite: Sites #10-26 are accessible from the Pine River.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Walk-in Sites Item is accessible.
Walk-in Sites: Campsites #20-26 require you to hike in from a designated trailhead. The shortest hike is 35 yards from parking area, and the longest is about 60 yards. The trailhead is on the west side of the parking lot.