House Lake State Forest Campground

Star4.13
57 reviews
House Lake State Forest Campground
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Featured in:Best Campgrounds Michigan

Quick Facts

594 ft

Price

$170/night

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Sites

41 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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March 2026

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House Lake State Forest Campground
$170.00 - $170.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Nightly rate listed ($170) applies to the two RRM geodesic domes (lodging). Domes require a two-night minimum. No standard numeric fee is provided...
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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

4.13

Satisfactory

Based on 57 reviews

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"Mostly positive reviewer sentiment praising the campground's rustic, secluded character, large sites, clean vault toilets and hand-pump potable water; many visitors highlight access to multiple small lakes, paddling and a popular rope swing. A minority of reviews cite issues with disrespectful or noisy groups, roadside washboarding and occasional trash left by other campers."

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Campground Map

House Lake State Forest Campground

House Lake State Forest Campground

44.0098, -83.0519

Nearby places
Meredith – ~2.5 miles
Gladwin – ~17 miles
Nearby supplies
User-review reported nearby stores: Hunter's Paradise (~2.5 miles) and The Sugar Shack (~10 minutes by car).

Best Time to Camp at House Lake State Forest Campground

Open all year, House Lake transforms with the seasons—summer brings classic lake country pleasures of fishing, paddling, and forest hiking, while winter turns the landscape into a serene, snow-covered retreat. Note that campground loops and seasonal roads aren't plowed after snowfall, so winter adventurers should come prepared with appropriate vehicles and cold-weather gear for a true backcountry experience.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.5 / 5

Classic summer lake activities: warm July swimming, fishing, paddling and hiking.

Planning Tips

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

About House Lake State Forest Campground

Escape to House Lake State Forest Campground, where 41 rustic sites nestle along the peaceful shores of House Lake in Gladwin County. This secluded northern Michigan retreat offers traditional camping with vault toilets and hand-pump water, plus two unique geodesic domes for those seeking a distinctive overnight experience (domes from $170/night, two-night minimum).
A rustic state forest campground with tent and vehicle-accessible sites and two on-site geodesic domes provided by a private operator (RRM).

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Stay Limit
15-day maximum stay for campsites

Amenities available

Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Cabin Lodging

Activities you can enjoy

Rustic forest campground on House Lake with nearby Hoister and Trout lakes, offering fishing, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing and year-round (unplowed) winter opportunities. Two RRM geodesic domes provide a unique overnight lodging option.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsCampground provides access to state land open to hunting—be aware during hunting seasons and wear high-visibility clothing when away from campsites. Seasonal roads and campground loops are not plowed in winter. Vault toilets and limited on-site services (no electricity) reflect a rustic environment.

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Reviews

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4.1
57 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
House Lake State Forest Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Mostly positive reviewer sentiment praising the campground's rustic, secluded character, large sites, clean vault toilets and hand-pump potable water; many visitors highlight access to multiple small lakes, paddling and a popular rope swing. A minority of reviews cite issues with disrespectful or noisy groups, roadside washboarding and occasional trash left by other campers.
Review Summaries
Based on 57 reviews

What Campers Love

Secluded, old-fashioned rustic setting; spacious, tree-lined sites; clean vault toilets and hand-pump potable water; easy access to House, Hoister and Trout lakes for swimming, fishing and paddling;...
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Based on 57 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Sites are first-come, first-served—arrive early during busy times; bring your own linens and supplies (domes require linens and have no running water); pack out trash and be prepared for rough gravel...
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