4.2846 reviewsPrice
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
9 campsites
Season
May 11 - September 7
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
9 campsites
Season
May 11 - September 7
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Families and paddlers who want a lakefront site without a packed campground. Four sites sit directly on the water, the swim beach has a gentle sandy bottom, and the North Country Trail is a short spur walk away. Book well ahead of summer weekends since all nine sites fill fast.
Generator users expecting leniency will bother neighbors, but if you're the one bothered by generator noise, know that enforcement of quiet hours is inconsistent. The vault toilets draw frequent complaints about smell, there are no showers or hookups, and you must haul in all you
Reference information about Highbank Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/gp/usfs-hmnf/446jvm" title="Highbanks Lake Campground"><img alt="Highbanks Lake Campground" height="240" src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7352/27840941486_19f465ddbe_c.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>This campground is located on the 20-acre Highbank Lake, which is completely surrounded by National Forest System land. This is a popular campground for anglers and hikers. The beach is very swim friendly, shallow with a sandy bottom.</p>
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Summer brings daytime highs in the 70s to low 80s, ideal for swimming and paddling. Long daylight stretches make it easy to fish early and hike late. The nine sites feel private even when full, so you get lakefront access without the crowds of larger campgrounds. Late summer sometimes brings Forest Service fire restrictions. Winter conditions turn harsh, with deep snow and temperatures that make the campground essentially inaccessible.
Open mid-May–early Sept; summer temps ideal for swimming, paddling, and long daylight hours.
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Highbank Lake Campground offers basic amenities with a rustic charm. Restrooms are available, but there is no potable water on-site, so campers should plan to bring their own water or have containers to fill from the single water source nearby. Vault toilets are present, however, user reviews frequently mention unpleasant odors and inadequate maintenance. The campsites have fire pits with grates and are generally well-maintained. There are no showers, electrical hookups, or sewer hookups available. Several reviews emphasize the absence of a camp store, playground, or other modern facilities.
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