Culhane Lake State Forest Campground

LAT 46.694841497900001 LONG -85.359777339800004

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Situated on the shore of Culhane Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddlesports, hiking and fishing. Located in Luce County, 29 miles northeast of Newberry.

This campground is managed by Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

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This secluded, rustic campground sits on the shore of Culhane Lake. This 97-acre lake provides excellent opportunities for pike and walleye fishing. There is a boat launch adjacent to the campground, about 200 feet past the campground entrance off County Road 500. Culhane Lake also provides an opportunity for paddle sports and wildlife viewing. The national North Country Trail runs directly through the campground and is a great trail to explore for the day as it travels throughout northern Luce county. Another nearby hiking opportunity is the Bodi Lake Pathway, which begins and ends within Bodi Lake state forest campground.

There are 15 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 29 miles northeast of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 500. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Pike and walleye are caught in Culhane Lake. A nearby fishing opportunity is Bodi Lake, 1.5 miles northeast.
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.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes: A county road runs parallel to the campground providing access to ORV routes in northern Luce county. The Two Heart Trail is five miles southwest and connects to the Pine Ridge Trail. ORVs are allowed in the campground to enter and exit only.
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling: Explore Culhane Lake from the campground. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch adjacent to the campground or directly from some of the campsites.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing
Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping: This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground is not plowed.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: A boat launch is located adjacent to the entrance of the campground on Culhane Lake.
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 Culhane Lake.