Black Lake State Forest Campground-Lower

This rustic campground sits along the northern shores of Black Lake, which is Michigan’s seventh largest inland lake. It is surrounded by rolling hills and lush hardwood forests. Black Lake is a shallow lake and provides great opportunities for paddlesports and fishing. Northern pike and muskellunge can be found in Black Lake. This popular campground fills up quickly in the summer, especially on weekends. In the lower unit, use of motor vehicles (other than street-licensed vehicles such as cars, trucks or street legal motorcycles) is not allowed. ORVs must remain on trailers if in the lower unit. The upper unit is considered an ORV campground and is open to ORV use only for entering and leaving the campground to access the trail. There are 17 sites for tent, small and large trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a spigot. The campground is located 11 miles north of Onaway via M-211, County Road 489, Black Mt. Road and Doriva Beach Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. View Campground closing and opening dates .