Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

4.44

28 reviews

Summer Destination

Quick Facts

1,073 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Quick Facts

1,073 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

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Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

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Campsite Fees

Nightly fee: contact the park for current rates.

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

4.44

Recommended

Based on 28 reviews

24 Google reviews

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"Google reviewers are overwhelmingly positive, praising the quiet, peaceful, wooded setting, trails, and lake access for fishing and paddling. A small number of negative comments report safety concerns (one report of theft)."

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Campground Map

Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

42.6868, -83.4817

Driving directionsAbout five miles northwest of Interlochen via M-137, US-31, Gonder Road and Lake Dubonnet Trail. (Web directions note a dirt road from the state forest entrance at Mud Lake Rd about 3/4 mile to the main campground area.)

Accessible from M-137 and US-31, then Gonder Road and Lake Dubonnet Trail; final access includes a short dirt road from Mud Lake Rd to the campground.

Nearby places

Interlochen (~5 miles)

Traverse City (regional services, roughly 20 minutes by road per web summary).

Nearby supplies

Traverse City (regional supplies/services

~20 minutes by road per web summary).

Best Time to Camp at Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

Summer brings the camp to life with warm days perfect for swimming and trail riding, though you'll find this spot maintains a remarkably peaceful, woodsy atmosphere even during peak season. Fall transforms the hardwoods into a blaze of color—just watch for the acorn drop in oak-heavy areas—while shoulder-season weekdays offer near-solitude for those seeking a true wilderness experience. The forest seems to exhale during these quieter times, revealing its most intimate secrets to patient visitors.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer 'brings the camp to life' and is noted as ideal for swimming, paddling and trails.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Fall colors and quiet woods implied; trails remain a draw for autumn visits.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.0 / 5

Spring not highlighted; likely transitional (muddy) but trails and lake access remain.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.5 / 5

Top 4% in MI

Trails support cross-country skiing and snowshoeing per reviews; winter recreation available.

Planning Tips

About Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp

Escape to Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp, a peaceful rustic retreat where up to 50 campers can gather beneath towering pines on the shores of a pristine northern Michigan lake. This equestrian-friendly group camp welcomes you with an elevated covered shelter platform, dedicated hammock poles strung between the trees, and essential backcountry amenities including a vault toilet and hand pump for fresh water.

Rustic group/equestrian trail camp on the shore of Lake Dubonnet. Group-use area includes an elevated covered shelter platform and hammock camping poles; site is intended for groups and equestrian users.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the camp to life with warm days perfect for swimming and trail riding, though you'll find this spot maintains a remarkably peaceful, woodsy atmosphere even during peak season. Fall transforms the hardwoods into a blaze of color—just watch for the acorn drop in oak-heavy areas—while shoulder-season weekdays offer near-solitude for those seeking a true wilderness experience. The forest seems to exhale during these quieter times, revealing its most intimate secrets to patient visitors.

Natural Features and SceneryYour camp sits cradled in a cathedral of mature red and white pines mixed with classic northern hardwoods, all rooted in the sandy soils characteristic of Michigan's north country. Lake Dubonnet stretches before you, its marshy edges dotted with small islands that seem to float in the morning mist. When you're ready to explore beyond camp, the Lost Lake Pathway and the legendary Shore-to-Shore Trail wind through diverse landscapes of deep forest, quiet wetlands, and hidden lakes that few visitors ever see.

Geological RegionGrand Traverse County; mature red and white pine and mixed northern hardwood forest on sandy soils typical of state forest land.

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Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Group Sites

Activities you can enjoy

Rustic trail camp on Lake Dubonnet offering lake access and a nearby trail network. Common uses include hiking, equestrian use, paddling/boating, and fishing; the site also provides access to multiuse trails for biking and winter recreation.

HikingAccess to Lost Lake Pathway and local trail systems for hiking; trails are used for day hikes and connect to nearby state forest trails.

FishingFishing on Lake Dubonnet for species such as largemouth bass and panfish (bluegill); other local lakes nearby.

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsNo specific wildlife hazards reported in sources. The area provides access to lands open to hunting; observe hunting regulations and maintain normal food/wildlife-safe practices. Dense forest may limit cell signal in places.

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Reviews

4.4

28 reviews

Recommended

Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Google reviewers are overwhelmingly positive, praising the quiet, peaceful, wooded setting, trails, and lake access for fishing and paddling. A small number of negative comments report safety concerns (one report of theft).

Review Summaries

Based on 28 reviews

What Campers Love

Very quiet and peaceful; extensive, well-marked trails for hiking and biking; good fishing and paddling on Lake Dubonnet; scenic lake views and strong birdwatching opportunities.

Based on 28 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring your own camp gear (camp furniture, fire supplies) and fishing/paddling equipment; expect a rustic, undeveloped experience and plan accordingly. If seeking more amenities (designated sites,...

Based on 28 reviews

Camper Quotes

Examples from Google reviews: "Sitting looking out"; "Very peaceful place! Most of the time is empty!"; "Watch out for the sketchy locals that will steal from your campsite."

Based on 28 reviews

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