3.9442 reviewsPrice
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Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
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Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Elevation by Open-Meteo.com, licensed under CC BY 4.0, processed by Outdoorithm.
Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground
44.7519, -84.2387
Canoe or kayak in tow makes this place work, lake access is carry-in, shore fishing is limited by weedy shallows, and the bass and panfish are best reached by boat. Midweek arrivals have a real shot at a lakeside site; weekends go fast despite there being only 13 spots.
The hand pump has a documented repair history, so arrive with your own drinking water. ORV traffic picks up on weekends (the Mio Trail starts here), recent logging cut into the wind buffer, and there are no showers, hookups, or reservations, this is genuinely rustic.
Official information for Muskrat Lake State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
This secluded rustic campground is nestled on Muskrat Lake, a shallow, warm-water lake with excellent opportunities for paddling and fishing. There are 13 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 12 miles northwest of Mio via M-33 North, West Miller Road, Richardson Road and Muskrat Lake Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. View Campground closing and opening dates .
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Summer is the main season here. Daytime highs run from the mid-60s to mid-80s °F, with long daylight hours that suit paddling and fishing. Early-season bugs are common, so bring repellent. Weekends fill quickly despite the small site count; midweek arrivals or early mornings give you better odds at a lakeside spot. The campground and seasonal access roads aren't plowed in winter.
Likely very good—quieter, fall colors and fewer bugs make it appealing.
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Small, rustic lakeside campground with minimal facilities. Amenities include vault toilets, a hand-pump well for potable water, picnic tables and standard fire pits; sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
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