Black Lake State Forest Campground-Upper

2674 Eisens Trail, Cheboygan MI 49721

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(35) $20

Situated on a bluff overlooking the northern shore of Black Lake, this rustic campground offers easy access to nearby ORV routes. It is located in Cheboygan County, 11 miles north of Onaway.

This campground is managed by Cheboygan State Park.

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This rustic campground is located on the north side of Black Lake, Michigan’s seventh largest inland lake. The campground is surrounded by rolling hills and lush hardwood forests. ORVs are permitted in the campground and allow for easy access to nearby ORV routes. Nearby Black Lake Lower state forest campground has a boat launch, beach access and a picnic area with charcoal grills and picnic tables.

In the lower unit, use of motor vehicles (other than street-licensed vehicles such as cars, trucks or street legal motorcycles) is not allowed. ORVs must remain on trailers if in the lower unit. The upper unit is considered an ORV campground and is open to ORV use only for entering and leaving the campground to access the trail.

There are 35 sites suitable for tents and both small and large trailers. 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 11 miles north of Onaway via M-211, County Road 489, Black Mt. Road and Doriva Beach Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Black Mountain Pathway
Trail Length: 30.00 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian: All 30 miles of the nearby Black Mountain Pathway are open to horseback riding. Horseback riders are asked to stay off groomed cross-country ski tracks in the winter.
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Musky, pike, panfish, largemouth bass and small-mouth bass can be found in Black Lake.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: Black Mountain Recreation Area includes 30 miles of pathways. Access to the Black Mountain Pathway is located one-third mile east of the campground.
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: Mountain bikes are allowed on the Black Mountain Recreation Area trail system.
ORV Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
ORV Trails/Routes: Trail 99 runs directly through the Black Lake Upper campground.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore Black Lake from the lower campground. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the south side of the campground approximately 25 yards from the parking area.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling: Trail 99 runs directly through the Black Lake Upper campground.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing: Black Mountain Recreation Area includes 30 miles of pathways. Access to the Black Mountain Pathway is located one-third mile east of the campground. Snowshoers are asked to stay off groomed cross-country tracks in the winter.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A boat launch is located on Black Lake at the Black Lake Lower campground.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area is centrally located in the lower campground and includes picnic tables and three charcoal grills.
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 less than ¼ mile from the day-use beach area at Black Lake Lower campground.