Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

4.54

49 reviews

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Featured in:Best Campgrounds Michigan

Quick Facts

1,302 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

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Quick Facts

1,302 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

17 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

RV Friendly

Opens Michigan DNR site

Official Website

Get Directions

Real-Time Availability

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March 2026

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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(989) 539-3021

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What Campers Say

4.54

Top-Rated

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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Campground Map

Sunrise Lake State Forest Campground

44.0285, -85.3334

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.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

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

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.

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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.

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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

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4.5

49 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 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...

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...

Based on 49 reviews

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