Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground And Canoe Camp

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Best Time to Camp at Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground And Canoe Camp

Spring through fall is prime time at Canoe Harbor, when the river comes alive with paddlers navigating gentle currents and fly fishers working the pools for brook and brown trout. Summer brings warm days perfect for combining river adventures with shaded campsite relaxation, while autumn paints the hardwood forest in brilliant golds and reds. When snow blankets the Mason Tract in winter, cross-country skiers glide along the same pathways that hikers enjoy in warmer months, though camping amenities are seasonal.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer offers warm paddling and fishing; river activity is high.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Fall foliage plus continued fishing and hiking make this a prime season.

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Spring(Mar-May)

4.0 / 5

Top 14% in MI

Spring is prime for paddling and trout fishing as the river revives; noted in seasonal info.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.0 / 5

Open for winter camping with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, but more limited use.

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4.4

45 reviews

Recommended

Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground And Canoe Camp is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors consistently praise the quiet, riverside setting, clean and well-maintained rustic facilities, and excellent paddling and trout-fishing access. Many reviewers highlight large, well-spaced sites and the desirable canoe-in river sites.

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Based on 45 reviews

What Campers Love

Riverside location on the South Branch Au Sable River with direct canoe/kayak access and four paddle-in sites; good trout fishing (brown, brook, rainbow); large, well-spaced campsites; clean vault...

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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Sites are first-come, first-served — arrive early to secure riverfront or paddle-in spots. Bring water treatment or extra water (hand-pump wells), pack supplies and power (battery/solar), and expect...

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Based on 45 reviews

Camper Quotes

“Absolutely love it.”; “Nice camp, walk to water.”; “Rustic, no connections for RV. Quiet in off season.”

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