Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground

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Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
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Quick Facts

1,040 ft

Price

$117/night

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Sites

25 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
$117.00 - $117.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Lodge‑style cabin rentals start at $117 per night and require a two‑night minimum. No published nightly fee for tent/trailer sites provided in the...
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Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground

Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground

42.6845, -83.4683

Nearby places
West Branch — 11 miles (nearest service town)
Rose City — nearest small town with fuel/convenience stores (distance not specified).
Nearby supplies
West Branch and Rose City (supplies and services)


About Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground

Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground sits along the shore of its namesake lake in the Ogemaw Hills, about 11 miles from West Branch. The 25-site campground operates first-come, first-served and draws visitors for its quiet lakeside setting, spacious shaded sites, and direct access to ORV and snowmobile trails. Expect vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables but no electric hookups at traditional campsites.
Rustic state forest campground with tent and trailer/RV-capable sites and five electric-only lodge-style cottage cabins available for rent.




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From Michigan DNR

Official information for Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Recreation Resource Management, a private operator and DNR partner, has installed five lodge-style cottage cabins that each sleep up to six. Each cottage cabin is outfitted with one set of bunk beds and one queen bed in the back bedroom, a futon in the living room and a dining table, mini kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker) in the common space. Each site also includes a picnic table and fire grill/pit combo to help round out the outdoor camping experience! These rentals are electric-only, providing heating and cooling. There is no running water, but campground restroom facilities are just a short distance away. All cabins have a screened-in front porch and patio furniture, allowing visitors to enjoy the hilltop views. Please bring your own cooking essentials and linens. No smoking. Pets are not allowed.

Reservations are now open (click on the lodging tab and then RRM Cabins/Cottages/GeoDomes radio button). The sites start at $117 per night and require a two-night minimum stay. A portion of the sales goes back to the DNR.

Visit our overnight lodging page to see other new and long-standing options.