4.0223 reviewsThis campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$20/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
72 campsites
Season
Typically open mid-J...
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Unknown
Pets
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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$20/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
72 campsites
Season
Typically open mid-J...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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45.9704, -86.3610
Fishing is the main draw: walleye, smallmouth bass, perch, and pike are all in Indian Lake, and the carry-in boat launch puts you on the water fast. First-come sites and a praised camp host (Mike) make this work well for weekday arrivals who want trees, shade, and actual quiet af
No showers on-site, and the drive to the south/modern campground adds friction if cleanliness matters daily. Families expecting a swim beach will also be disappointed: no designated swimming area, and swimmer's itch shows up in Indian Lake.
Official information for Indian Lake West Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Indian Lake Boating Access Site, located in the south unit of Indian Lake State Park, will be closed for dredging Sept. 11-21. There are alternative access points on the lake. The semi-modern campground is located on Indian Lake in the park’s west shore unit, 4 miles northwest of the park on County Road 455, and offers a more rustic experience compared to a modern campground. The campground is typically open mid-June through Labor Day, and campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Self-registration is available at the west shore unit contact station when entering the campground or at the south shore unit’s modern campground office. There is a small day-use area within the west shore unit that features a carry-in boat launch on Indian Lake and a swing set. View campground map . This campground is considered semi-modern, as 20-amp electrical service is available at each site, but restrooms are limited to vault toilets with hand pumps available for water. Campers can use the modern campground facilities for a fee of $5 per shower.
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Summer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s°F and occasional stretches into the low 80s. The season runs mid-June through Labor Day, when the lake is warmest and fishing peaks for walleye and bass. Holiday weekends see modest crowds, but weekday nights stay quiet. Long daylight hours stretch paddling and wildlife-viewing windows well into evening.
Summer is the operating season and delivers best conditions; open mid‑June through Labor Day.
Semi-modern campground: 20-amp electrical service at each site, vault toilets, and hand-pump water. Showers and modern facilities are available for a fee at the park’s south/modern campground.
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