Holland Lake State Forest Campground

5 reviews

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Price

$20/night

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Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

$20/night

Booking

Check Site

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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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

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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(906) 658-3338

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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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Fees & Passes at Holland Lake State Forest Campground

$20/night

Campsite fees

Prices verified December 13, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Michigan DNR website.

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.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Best

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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.

Weather and SeasonsHolland 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.

Natural Features and SceneryYour campsite awaits beneath a cathedral of mixed hardwoods and fragrant conifers, perched on gentle rolling hills that offer glimpses of Holland Lake's pristine waters below. The undeveloped shoreline invites you to launch your kayak or cast a line into quiet waters, while an extensive network of forest roads and trails beckons ORV and snowmobile riders to explore thousands of acres of surrounding state forestland. This is nature as it was meant to be—unspoiled, unhurried, and utterly peaceful.

Geological RegionEastern Upper Peninsula; located in Luce County state forest lands / Lake Superior State Forest area.

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Open and Closed SeasonOpen year-round; campground and seasonal roads are not plowed in winter.

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com

Amenities available

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.

Fishing

Brook trout present in Holland Lake; nearby fishing opportunities include Pretty Lake (~1/2 mile south) and Deer Lake (~1 mile southwest).

Swimming

Swimming is possible in the small inland lake; at least one reviewer noted swimming was "not that good."

Boating

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsSome 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.

Weather at Holland Lake State Forest Campground

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Humidity: 84%

Wind: 9.4 mph

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Common complaintsCampsites can be hilly and uneven; some dust on roadways; small lake with limited swimming quality (per one reviewer).

Campground Map

Holland Lake State Forest Campground

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

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5 reviews

Limited Reviews

Holland Lake State Forest Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % 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 5 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 5 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...

Based on 5 reviews

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."

Based on 5 reviews