Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

4.73

67 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

20 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

20 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens Michigan DNR site

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Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

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Campsite Fees

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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Provider

(906) 643-8620

What Campers Say

4.73

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Based on 67 reviews

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"Highly rated small, rustic lakeside campground praised for clean facilities, excellent artesian spring water, peaceful atmosphere, paddling and fishing. Visitors value the lakefront views, stargazing, and proximity to the Switchback Ridge trail; facility limitations (vault toilets, no hookups) are frequently noted."

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Best Time to Camp at Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

Adventure calls in every season at this year-round campground, though winter explorers should come prepared with suitable vehicles and gear for unplowed roads and campsites. Summer and late spring bring active insect populations, so pack your bug spray along with your sense of adventure. When darkness falls and the bugs retreat, you'll be rewarded with spectacular stargazing under some of the clearest night skies in the region.

Spring (Mar-May)

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

Best

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.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

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

Planning Tips

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

About Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

Discover a hidden gem on Little Brevort Lake's northwest shore, where 20 rustic first-come, first-served sites nestle within a state-designated natural area bordering Hiawatha National Forest. With vault toilets, hand-pump well water, and a 15-day stay limit, this back-to-basics retreat offers tranquil lakeside picnicking, easy boat launch access for paddlers, and direct trailhead connections to the scenic Switchback Ridge Pathway.

Rustic, primitive campground with 20 sites suited to tent camping and small trailers; first-come, first-serve with a 15-day maximum stay.

Historical SignificanceLocated within a State Designated Natural Area and bordering Hiawatha National Forest; the campground is managed as part of Michigan DNR park/forest recreational holdings.

Weather and SeasonsAdventure calls in every season at this year-round campground, though winter explorers should come prepared with suitable vehicles and gear for unplowed roads and campsites. Summer and late spring bring active insect populations, so pack your bug spray along with your sense of adventure. When darkness falls and the bugs retreat, you'll be rewarded with spectacular stargazing under some of the clearest night skies in the region.

Natural Features and SceneryYour campsite awaits among whispering mixed woods and gentle dunes that roll down to Little Brevort Lake's peaceful waters. A charming grassy beach and picnic area invite you to linger at the shoreline, where the sheltered, no-wake lake creates perfect conditions for launching canoes and kayaks straight from the sand. Whether you're casting a line into fish-rich waters or simply paddling across the glassy surface, you'll find the kind of quiet solitude that makes you forget the outside world exists.

Geological RegionNorthwest shore of Little Brevoort Lake adjacent to Hiawatha National Forest; mixed woods and low dunes with a grassy lakeside picnic area.

Campsite details

Total Campsites20 campsites

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Stay Limit

15-day maximum stay

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; seasonal roads and the campground are not plowed in winter.

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com

Amenities available

Potable water

Picnic tables

Cell phone service

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Small, rustic lakeside campground offering paddling, fishing, hiking, swimming in a shallow sand-bottom lake, and wildlife/stargazing opportunities. Carry-in boat launch and a trailhead for the Switchback Ridge Pathway are on-site.

Hiking

Direct access to the Switchback Ridge Pathway, a roughly 2.25-mile hike through dunes and forest starting from the campground/boat landing area.

Fishing

Fishing for panfish, pike, walleye and bass in Little Brevoort Lake; shore and carry-in craft access for anglers.

Swimming

Shallow, sand-bottom lake areas suitable for swimming and young children; small beach-like shoreline at the picnic area.

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsSeasonal road conditions (not plowed in winter) and insect/bite nuisance (mosquitoes) in warmer months; variable cell coverage reported by users.

Weather at Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

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Common complaintsRustic/basic facilities (no showers or hookups); limited number of outhouses; seasonal bugs/mosquitoes; popular lakefront sites fill early due to first-come, first-serve system; occasional reports of noisy neighboring campers.

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Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground

Driving directionsLocated about 2.3 miles east (or ~2 miles northeast) of Brevort via Worth Road and Ozark Road; carry-in access/boat launch and picnic area are at the lakeshore within the campground.

Access via Ozark Road and Worth Road from Brevort; seasonal roads to the campground are not plowed in winter.

Nearby places

St. Ignace — about 20 miles east via US-2 (approximate, per regional sources).

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.7

67 reviews

Top-Rated

Little Brevort Lake-North State Forest Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Highly rated small, rustic lakeside campground praised for clean facilities, excellent artesian spring water, peaceful atmosphere, paddling and fishing. Visitors value the lakefront views, stargazing, and proximity to the Switchback Ridge trail; facility limitations (vault toilets, no hookups) are frequently noted.

Review Summaries

Based on 67 reviews

What Campers Love

Artesian/hand-pump well praised as excellent drinking water; peaceful, scenic lakeside setting; good for kayaking/canoeing and fishing; clean/maintained vault toilets and a small beach/picnic area;...

Based on 67 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early to secure lakeview sites; bring insect repellent and your own firewood (no on-site sales); be prepared to be self-sufficient (hand-pump potable water available); bring non-motorized...

Based on 67 reviews

Camper Quotes

"The spring water is the best water I have ever had !!"; "The artesian well is absolutely amazing"; "The perfect bare bones Michigan campground."; "quiet rustic campground. very peaceful."; "Noisy...

Based on 67 reviews