Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

Star4.54
49 reviews
Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground
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Quick Facts

1,302 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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RV Friendly

Opens Michigan DNR site

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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

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What Campers Say

4.54

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Based on 49 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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Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

44.0285, -85.3334

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.

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.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Peak season for fishing, paddling and lakeside enjoyment; reviewers praise summer visits.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Forested bluff likely offers strong fall colors and quiet conditions; reviews imply scenic shoulder-season visits.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring offers early-season fishing and quiet stays, though conditions can be muddy and variable.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Open year-round but roads and sites are unplowed; winter access is possible but limited and challenging.

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).
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Stay Limit
15-day maximum stay.

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.
FishingSunrise Lake offers fishing for bass, bluegill, perch, pike and trout; boat launch provides lake access for anglers.
SwimmingVisitors 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.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsCampground 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.

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Reviews

4.5
49 reviews
Top-Rated
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 49 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...
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Based on 49 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...
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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.”
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