Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground

LAT 45.231954 LONG -84.165496

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(25) $20

Situated on the shore of Tomahawk Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports, fishing and hiking. Located in Presque Isle County, 13 miles southeast of Onaway.

This campground is managed by Onaway State Park.

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This picturesque, rustic campground is nestled along the shore of Tomahawk Lake, a 40-acre lake known for fishing and kayaking. There is a beautiful, sandy beach area with picnic tables centrally located in the campground. Visitors can also enjoy hiking along the High Country Pathway, which passes through the campground. Many visitors enjoy the opportunity to watch a variety of birds and wildlife that live near the lake, including elk, bear and whitetail deer. The area is known for hunting.

There are 25 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. Campers are allowed to drive off-road vehicles in and out of the campground to enjoy state forest roads and trails open to motorized use. The campground is located 13 miles southeast of Onaway via M-33 South and Tomahawk Lake Highway.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Sinkhole Pathway
Trail Length: 2.50 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Large mouth bass, panfish and crappie are caught in Tomahawk Lake. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Tomahawk Creek Flooding (.5 mile south) and Shoepac Lake (1 mile north).
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: The Atlanta Trail system is accessible directly from the campground.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Explore Tomahawk Lake from the campground. Some campsites have direct access to the lake. Kayaks and canoes can be launched at the beach area or at the boat launch.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: There is a gravel and concrete plank boat launch on the east side of Tomahawk Lake, about a quarter mile from the campground. No-wake rules apply.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area with tables is centrally located in the campground.
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 Tomahawk Lake.