Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

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139 reviews
Andrus Lake State Forest Campground
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Quick Facts

653 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

25 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Andrus Lake State Forest Campground
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Campsite Fees
No official fee listed on the campground page. A visitor review mentions $15 per night; this has not been confirmed on the official page.
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

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What Campers Say

4.45

Recommended

Based on 139 reviews

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"Reviewers consistently describe Andrus Lake Campground as peaceful, scenic, and well‑maintained with many desirable lakefront sites; facilities are rustic but generally clean and the on‑site hosts receive frequent praise."

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Campground Map

Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

46.7036, -85.0376

Driving directionsCampground is located 5.5 miles north of Paradise via North Whitefish Point Road and West Vermillion Road.
Accessible via North Whitefish Point Road and West Vermillion Road (remote campground on county/forest roads).
Nearby places
Paradise (5.5 miles south)
Whitefish Point (6 miles north)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park (about 17 miles southwest).
Nearby supplies
Paradise (nearest town for groceries, fuel and other supplies).

Best Time to Camp at Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

While the campground welcomes visitors throughout the year, summer brings the classic U.P. experience: warm days perfect for paddling across glassy waters, cool evenings ideal for campfires, and yes, those notorious north woods mosquitoes that remind you you're truly in the wilderness. Winter transforms the landscape into a snowy wonderland, though you'll need to hike or snowshoe in since roads remain unplowed—adding an extra layer of adventure for hardy cold-weather campers.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5

Summer offers warm paddling days, cool evenings and prime use of the beach and lake.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Fall likely excellent with forest colors and continued peaceful setting (implied).

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring offers quieter visits and lake access returns; cooler conditions noted by seasonality.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5

Open year-round but seasonal roads are not plowed; winter access and comfort limited.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Open year-round; campground and seasonal roads are not plowed in winter.

About Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

Discover a hidden gem along the shores of Andrus Lake, where rustic camping meets pristine Upper Peninsula beauty. This intimate, first-come, first-served campground welcomes adventurers year-round with lakeside sites, essential amenities including vault toilets and hand-pump water, plus direct access to excellent fishing and paddling opportunities—all yours for up to 15 days of peaceful escape.
Rustic state forest campground. Primitive-style sites suitable for tent camping and trailers (dry camping) with several lakefront sites.
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Stay Limit
15-day maximum stay

Amenities available

Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

On-site boating and paddling, fishing (pier and lake access), hunting access to surrounding state land, ORV entry/exit allowed, picnic area, and winter camping (campground open year-round though seasonal roads are not plowed).
FishingPanfish commonly caught; fishing pier adjacent to the day‑use area and easy lake access from many campsites.
SwimmingSandy‑bottom lake with a public beach; reviewers report the lake is good for swimming.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsRustic facilities (vault toilets, hand‑pump potable water). Review reports and visitor notes indicate mosquitoes can be heavy in summer. Cell service is not consistently reported and may be spotty in this remote location.

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Reviews

4.5
139 reviews
Recommended
Recommended
Andrus Lake State Forest Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers consistently describe Andrus Lake Campground as peaceful, scenic, and well‑maintained with many desirable lakefront sites; facilities are rustic but generally clean and the on‑site hosts receive frequent praise.
Review Summaries
Based on 139 reviews

What Campers Love

Quiet, small sandy‑bottom lake with nice lakefront sites; many reviewers praise clean vault toilets, large wooded sites, helpful camp hosts, and overall peaceful setting.
Based on 139 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Sites are first‑come, first‑served — arrive early for a lakefront site. Bring necessary supplies and insect protection and be prepared for rustic, dry‑camping conditions. Expect limited services and...
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Based on 139 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Beautiful, Peaceful, and clean"; "Nice quiet little park. No amenities, but the sites are large and bring right on the lake was so nice."
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Last updated February 2, 2026
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