Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

4.52

44 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

RV Friendly

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Sunrise Lake 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

(989) 539-3021

What Campers Say

4.52

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Based on 44 reviews

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"Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (many 5★): visitors praise the quiet, scenic, wooded setting, roomy/private sites, clean vault toilets and good-tasting hand-pump water. The campground is frequently recommended for anglers, paddlers, and ORV users accessing nearby Evart trails."

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Best Time to Camp at Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

The campground welcomes visitors year-round, though winter adventurers should note that roads and sites remain unplowed, making access challenging during snowy months. Summer campers will appreciate the natural air conditioning provided by the dense tree canopy, though you'll want to pack a warm layer for cool evenings. As with most of Michigan's beautiful forests, mosquitoes and other insects make their seasonal appearances, so bring your bug spray along with your sense of adventure.

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; campground and seasonal roads are not plowed in winter.

About Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

Escape to Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground, where 17 intimate wooded sites nestle along a forested bluff with sweeping views of the lake below. This rustic retreat keeps things beautifully simple with vault toilets, hand-pump well water, and a first-come, first-served approach that rewards spontaneous adventurers (15-day maximum stay).

Rustic, first-come/first-served state forest campground serving tent campers, small trailers, and RVs (no hookups).

Weather and SeasonsThe campground welcomes visitors year-round, though winter adventurers should note that roads and sites remain unplowed, making access challenging during snowy months. Summer campers will appreciate the natural air conditioning provided by the dense tree canopy, though you'll want to pack a warm layer for cool evenings. As with most of Michigan's beautiful forests, mosquitoes and other insects make their seasonal appearances, so bring your bug spray along with your sense of adventure.

Natural Features and SceneryPerched on a scenic bluff, the campground offers the best of both worlds: shaded forest canopy overhead and filtered glimpses of Sunrise Lake shimmering through the trees. Your waterfront adventures are just steps away, with a convenient boat launch and lake access directly across the road. Whether you're gliding across glassy morning waters in your kayak or casting a line from shore, the peaceful, forested setting provides the perfect backdrop for unplugging and reconnecting with nature.

Campsite details

Total Campsites17 campsites

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Stay Limit

15-day maximum stay.

Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Open and Closed SeasonOpen year-round; campground and seasonal roads are not plowed in winter.

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com

Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Small, quiet lakefront campground offering paddling and fishing on Sunrise Lake, ORV access nearby, and year-round (unplowed) winter camping.

Fishing

Sunrise Lake offers fishing for bass, bluegill, perch, pike and trout; boat launch provides lake access for anglers.

Swimming

Visitors report swimming in Sunrise Lake; note a posted 'no swimming' sign at the boat launch area per one review, so swimmers should follow posted restrictions and use personal flotation devices as needed.

Boating

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsCampground provides access to state land open to hunting; firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Seasonal winter access may be limited because roads are not plowed.

Weather at Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

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Humidity: 73%

Wind: 15.1 mph

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Good to know

Common complaintsRustic, low-amenity nature (no hookups or showers). Specific complaints in reviews include road noise at some front sites, the hand pump requiring effort, and limited winter access because roads/campground are not plowed.

Campground Map

Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

Driving directionsLocated in Osceola County, six miles east of LeRoy via Sunrise Lake Road and 15 Mile Road.

Nearby places

LeRoy — 6 miles west of the campground.

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.5

44 reviews

Top-Rated

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

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive (many 5★): visitors praise the quiet, scenic, wooded setting, roomy/private sites, clean vault toilets and good-tasting hand-pump water. The campground is frequently recommended for anglers, paddlers, and ORV users accessing nearby Evart trails.

Review Summaries

Based on 44 reviews

What Campers Love

Quiet, shaded and wooded sites; large/roomy campsites; close access to Sunrise Lake (boat launch across the road); clean vault toilets and potable hand-pump water; good base for nearby ORV/motorcycle...

Based on 44 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early (first-come, first-served) to secure a lake-adjacent site; bring your own water/comfort supplies and be prepared to be self-sufficient; ORV users find convenient access to nearby...

Based on 44 reviews

Camper Quotes

“Best place ever.”; “Nice big clean plots close to the lake. Very peaceful!”; “There are porta johns and a hand pump well. Each campsite has a firing and a picnic table.”

Based on 44 reviews