Holland Lake State Forest Campground

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10 reviews
Holland Lake State Forest Campground
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764 ft

Price

$20/night

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Season

Year-round

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Holland Lake State Forest Campground
$20.00 - $20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
User-reported nightly fee from a Google review; official DNR fee not provided in the supplied sources.
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

4.43

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Based on 10 reviews

5 Google reviews

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"Reviews are limited but generally positive: campers describe a quiet, back-to-nature, small and rustic lakeside campground. Restrooms and the hand-pump well are noted as clean and usable; some reviewers mention hilly terrain and dust."

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Campground Map

Holland Lake State Forest Campground

Holland Lake State Forest Campground

46.6153, -85.6581

Driving directionsLocated in Luce County, 25 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123, County Roads 407 and 416.
Accessible via M-123 and county roads (County Roads 407 and 416).
Nearby places
Newberry — 25 miles

Best Time to Camp at Holland Lake State Forest Campground

Holland Lake welcomes adventurers throughout all four seasons, offering year-round access for those ready to embrace the Upper Peninsula's natural rhythms. Keep in mind that winter visitors will find an authentic wilderness experience, as seasonal roads and the campground itself remain unplowed when snow blankets the forest—perfect for snowmobilers and winter camping enthusiasts who don't mind forging their own path.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Best season for paddling and fishing; open-access lakeside camping in warm months.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Quiet, scenic forested site likely excellent for fall colors and solitude.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Accessible year-round but spring roads and mud may limit convenience; good for solitude/fishing.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.0 / 5

Open year-round with heavy snow and snowmobile trails, but seasonal roads are not plowed.

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

About Holland Lake State Forest Campground

Escape to Holland Lake State Forest Campground, where rustic charm meets lakeside tranquility in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. This intimate forest retreat nestles campsites among towering hardwoods and evergreens on the peaceful shores of Holland Lake, creating the perfect basecamp for paddlers, anglers, and trail enthusiasts seeking a genuine backwoods experience.
Rustic/primitive forest campground on Holland Lake; primarily suited for tent and primitive camping with access to motorized trail networks.
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Potable water
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Rustic lakeside camping with fishing and paddling on Holland Lake; direct access to ORV/ATV and snowmobile trail networks; open year-round though seasonal roads are not plowed.
FishingBrook trout present in Holland Lake; nearby fishing opportunities include Pretty Lake (~1/2 mile south) and Deer Lake (~1 mile southwest).
SwimmingSwimming is possible in the small inland lake; at least one reviewer noted swimming was "not that good."
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSome campsites are hilly or uneven and may be difficult to level for large rigs. Motorized trail traffic and associated noise can occur because the Pine Ridge ORV/ATV trail runs through the campground and snowmobile Trail #8 is accessible from the site.

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Reviews

4.4
10 reviews
Recommended
Recommended
Holland Lake State Forest Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews are limited but generally positive: campers describe a quiet, back-to-nature, small and rustic lakeside campground. Restrooms and the hand-pump well are noted as clean and usable; some reviewers mention hilly terrain and dust.
Review Summaries
Based on 10 reviews

What Campers Love

Quiet, scenic forested lakeside setting; rustic charm; clean pit toilets and a potable hand-pump well; good fishing and easy access to ORV/snowmobile trails.
Based on 10 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early or walk sites to choose the flattest campsite (one reviewer identified Site 13 as a flatter site). Bring levelers/pads for rigs, bring insect repellent and be self-sufficient (limited...
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Camper Quotes

"Very nice quiet very back to nature...they have a pit toilet and a hand pump and beautiful views"; "Stayed in Site 13, pretty flat."; "Enjoyed this Campground. Was a little dusty. Fishing was great."
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