Andrus Lake State Forest Campground

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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.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.5 / 5

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

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

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

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

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

Winter(Dec-Feb)

2.5 / 5

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

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4.5

139 reviews

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.

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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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