Portage Bay State Forest Campground

LAT 45.726697660500001 LONG -86.535125455200003

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Nestled along northern Lake Michigan, this rustic campground is in one of Michigan's southernmost boreal forests. It is located in Delta County, 10 miles south of Garden.

This campground is managed by Fayette Historic State Park.

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Nestled along northern Lake Michigan, this beautiful campground gives visitors an unplugged back-to-nature experience. Many of the rustic campsites sport spectacular views of Lake Michigan. The Ninga Aki Pathway provides visitors 2.7 miles of maintained hiking trail amidst a boreal forest ecosystem.

There are 23 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 10 miles south of Garden via County Road 483 and Portage Bay Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Trails

Ninga Aki Pathway
Trail Length: 2.70 (Miles)

Activities (Display as List)

Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Lake trout, steelhead and coho are caught in Lake Michigan
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
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A boat launch is located south of the campground on Lake Michigan.
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 Lake Michigan.