Maple Bay State Forest Campground

LAT 45.487644957699999 LONG -84.707952131499994

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(35) $20

Situated on the shore of Burt Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Cheboygan County, 4 miles east of Brutus.

This campground is managed by Burt Lake State Park.

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This rustic campground is located on the west side of Burt Lake. The campground offers excellent boat access and a sandy shoreline. There is a large day-use parking lot directly adjacent to the campground, which provides parking for boaters and day visitors. The campsites are wooded and private. There is a large grassy day-use area across from the campground, and a narrow sandy shoreline.

There are 35 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. The campground is located four miles east of Brutus via East Brutus Road and Maple Bay 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: Panfish, largemouth and small-mouth bass, pike, walleye, muskie, perch and trout can be caught in Burt Lake.
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.
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling: Explore Burt Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located approximately 25 yards from the parking area or in the campground at the grassy, day-use area.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A boat launch is located at the campground on Burt Lake.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: There is a day-use area along the shore of Burt Lake, between the lake and 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 Burt Lake.