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Paddlers and anglers who want direct boat launch access without booking ahead. Grab one of the 1–2 lakefront sites by arriving early; weekday summers leave plenty of options and the lake holds bass, pike, and walleye.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Mccollum Lake State Forest Campground
44.7709, -83.9007
Paddlers and anglers who want direct boat launch access without booking ahead. Grab one of the 1–2 lakefront sites by arriving early; weekday summers leave plenty of options and the lake holds bass, pike, and walleye.
Anyone counting on showers, hookups, or reliable cell signal will find this too stripped-down. The shoreline gets weedy in spots, which limits swimming, and the $4-per-bag trash fee catches first-timers off guard, bring cash.
Official information for Mccollum Lake State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
McCollum Lake State Forest Campground is under the management of Clinton Township. Any concerns or questions about this campground should be directed to the Township at 989-848-8545. This campground contains 20 sites, three sites are walk-in for tent only camping and 11 sites will accommodate larger 40-ft vehicle trailers. First come, first served. No reservations. This rustic campground includes vault toilets, potable water, small picnic area and adjacent boat launch. View Campground closing and opening dates .
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Summer brings the best conditions for this lake-focused campground. Daytime highs run 70–80°F, nights drop to 50–60°F, and water temperatures climb warm enough for comfortable swimming by mid-June. Long daylight hours give you time to fish, paddle, and dry out around the campfire before dark. Mosquitoes swarm heaviest in early evening through July. The 20-site capacity fills on warm holiday weekends, but most summer weekdays leave sites available. Check local fire restrictions before assuming you can burn. Cell coverage is spotty to moderate depending on your carrier in this rural area.
Summer described as best: warm water by mid-June, comfortable day/night temps, boating/fishing.
This campground contains 20 sites, three sites are walk-in for tent only camping and 11 sites will accommodate larger 40-ft vehicle trailers. This rustic campground includes a small picnic area and adjacent boat launch.
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