Burt Lake Group Camp

4.03

159 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Burt Lake Group Camp

No fees available

Campsite Fees

Nightly fee: contact the park for current rates and group-site fees.

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Provider

(231) 238-9392

What Campers Say

4.03

Satisfactory

Based on 159 reviews

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"Reviews for Burt Lake State Park are largely positive, praising the beach, family-friendly atmosphere, clean restrooms, and helpful staff; some reviewers report crowding, tight sites, and a few dated facilities."

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Best Time to Camp at Burt Lake Group Camp

This is a four-season destination that transforms with each Michigan season. Summer brings peak camping season with warm days perfect for beach time, so book early to secure your spot at this popular park. When winter arrives, the landscape becomes a snowy playground where cross-country skiers and snowmobilers carve trails through the quiet woods, proving that adventure here never takes a break.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

About Burt Lake Group Camp

Tucked into a wooded corner of Burt Lake State Park, this rustic tent-only site offers youth groups an authentic Michigan camping experience. With space for up to 25 campers and direct access to the park's beautiful southern shoreline, it's the perfect basecamp for creating lasting memories—just call the park office to reserve your dates.

Rustic, tent-only group-use campsite reserved for youth groups (one site).

Weather and SeasonsThis is a four-season destination that transforms with each Michigan season. Summer brings peak camping season with warm days perfect for beach time, so book early to secure your spot at this popular park. When winter arrives, the landscape becomes a snowy playground where cross-country skiers and snowmobilers carve trails through the quiet woods, proving that adventure here never takes a break.

Natural Features and SceneryImagine pitching your tents beneath a canopy of towering pines and mixed hardwoods, just steps from one of northern Michigan's most stunning inland lakes. The park's expansive sandy beach stretches along the shore, where gentle, shallow waters make it ideal for swimming and wading. Beyond the shaded campground, you'll find wide open grassy areas perfect for games and gatherings, all framed by the serene beauty of Burt Lake—a jewel in Michigan's legendary Inland Waterway system.

Campsite details

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com; reservations also by calling the park at (231) 238-9392

Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Burt Lake State Park offers lakefront activities and wooded-trail recreation; the group site is a tent-only, rustic area within the park and provides access to these park features.

Hiking

Park has short hiking and nature trails noted in park descriptions and reviews.

Fishing

Burt Lake is popular for fishing; fishing access from the park is noted in park information.

Swimming

Park contains a long sandy swimming beach with gently sloping, shallow water and a roped swim area suitable for children.

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsSome campground areas at Burt Lake can flood significantly during heavy rains; reviews note a few low, flood-prone spots. Campers also report congestion from boats and trailers near the launch and campground roads during busy periods.

Weather at Burt Lake Group Camp

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Humidity: 85%

Wind: 9.7 mph

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Good to know

Common complaintsCrowding and closely spaced sites in peak season, some aging/dated restrooms or facilities, occasional enforcement issues (speeding, handicap parking misuse), and a few reviewers who found sites too tight or noisy.

Campground Map

Burt Lake Group Camp

Nearby places

Indian River (nearest town)

Mackinaw City (~30 miles north)

Nearby supplies

Indian River (nearest town with supplies)

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.0

159 reviews

Satisfactory

Burt Lake Group Camp is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews for Burt Lake State Park are largely positive, praising the beach, family-friendly atmosphere, clean restrooms, and helpful staff; some reviewers report crowding, tight sites, and a few dated facilities.

Review Summaries

Based on 159 reviews

What Campers Love

Frequent praise for the sandy beach, family-friendly setting, clean facilities, helpful staff and campground hosts, and convenient access to nearby Indian River and boating on Burt Lake.

Based on 159 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve early for summer; expect busy conditions in peak season. Bring bikes for short trips around the park and into town. For group reservations, call the park directly at the listed phone number.

Based on 159 reviews