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Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Silver Creek State Forest Campground
44.1174, -85.6845
Paddlers and trout fishers get the most out of this place, river access is steps from camp, sites 10–26 can be reached by boat, and the North Country Trail is within reach for a morning hike. Weekdays in summer offer the solitude that fills up fast on Friday afternoons.
No electricity, no showers, hand-pump water, cash-only fee box, if any of those are dealbreakers, this place will frustrate before you've set up the tent. Drive-in sites near the road also pick up RV noise that the peninsula sites avoid.
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Official information for Silver Creek State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
This quiet, shaded campground sits on the banks of the Pine River offering excellent paddling, fishing and hiking opportunities. The campground has 26 sites for tent and small trailer use and is located near the Silver Creek Pathway . Sites 20-26 are walk-in sites located on a small peninsula, accessible from the west side of the main parking lot, with the Pine River flowing on either side. There is an undeveloped boat launch accessible from the parking lot, which provides river access for fishing and paddle sports. The campground is in Lake County, five and a half miles north of Luther via State Road. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay and the busy campground often fills up quickly throughout the summer. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from hand-pump well. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. View Campground closing and opening dates .
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Summer offers the most comfortable weather and the fullest range of activities. Warm days typically run mid-70s to mid-80s F, with cool nights in the 50s and 60s. Ideal for paddling, swimming, and riverside camping. The Pine River runs clear and cool, perfect for trout fishing. Expect moderate weekend crowds but plenty of solitude on weekdays and in the walk-in sites. Winter access is possible but roads and campsites aren't plowed, turning a visit into a true backcountry endeavor during snowy months.
Fall foliage and continued hiking/fishing make fall a strong season here.
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Rustic state forest campground: 26 tent/small-trailer sites, vault (pit) toilets, and potable water from a hand-pump well. No electricity, no hookups, first-come-first-served (no reservations). Walk-in peninsula sites (20–26) and an undeveloped carry-in boat launch are present.
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