Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground

4.56

196 reviews

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Quick Facts

764 ft

Price

$17 - $28/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

200 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

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Quick Facts

764 ft

Price

$17 - $28/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

200 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Check Policy

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

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Official Website

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Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground

$17.00 - $28.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Nightly rates reported as $20 (semi-modern) in-season for standard sites; 20/30 amp sites $28. Off-season rates noted as $17/$20. Two dump stations...

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

4.56

Top-Rated

Based on 196 reviews

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"Reviews are largely positive: campers praise the lakeside setting, trails (hiking, trail running, mountain biking), friendly staff and generally clean bathhouses. Common negatives are crowding on summer weekends, closely spaced sites, occasional electrical issues and longer lines at dump/water stations."

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Campground Map

Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground

42.6198, -85.5133

Best Time to Camp at Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground

Summer transforms Gun Lake into a bustling hub of activity, with sun-soaked weekends drawing families to the beach and boaters to the water—plan ahead if you're hoping to snag a spot during peak season. When winter blankets the recreation area in snow, the campground takes on a quieter charm as cross-country skiers and snowshoers glide through frosted forests on the same trails that buzz with hikers and mountain bikers in warmer months, offering a completely different but equally rewarding experience of this diverse landscape.

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer offers swimming, boating and busy beach life—excellent activities but crowded.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Wooded trails and quieter lakeside make fall attractive for hiking and leaf color viewing.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

Shoulder season offers trails and lake access with fewer crowds but can be wet/muddy.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

3.0 / 5

Trails used for snowshoeing and XC skiing; campground is quieter and less beach-focused.

Planning Tips

About Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground

Nestled on the sandy shores of Gun Lake, this modern campground welcomes you into a canopy of mature forest where waterfront adventures meet woodland serenity. With a beautiful swimming beach, boat access, and miles of nearby trails winding through Yankee Springs Recreation Area, you'll find the perfect balance of lakeside relaxation and outdoor exploration—though you'll want to book early for those coveted waterfront sites during popular summer weekends.

Gun Lake Campground is described as a modern campground with electrical service and full bathhouse facilities; tent and RV camping are available. The larger Yankee Springs area also includes more rustic options (Deep Lake) for those seeking a quieter experience.

Weather and SeasonsSummer transforms Gun Lake into a bustling hub of activity, with sun-soaked weekends drawing families to the beach and boaters to the water—plan ahead if you're hoping to snag a spot during peak season. When winter blankets the recreation area in snow, the campground takes on a quieter charm as cross-country skiers and snowshoers glide through frosted forests on the same trails that buzz with hikers and mountain bikers in warmer months, offering a completely different but equally rewarding experience of this diverse landscape.

Natural Features and SceneryTowering hardwoods shade your campsite as you settle into the heart of Yankee Springs Recreation Area, where Gun Lake's sparkling waters meet dense forest and quiet wetlands. Step from your site onto the soft sand of the swimming beach, or venture deeper into the recreation area to discover a network of lakes connected by trails that wind through mixed hardwood groves. Whether you're watching sunrise over the water from a lakefront site or finding solitude among the trees on interior loops, the landscape here shifts from open, grassy clearings to intimate forest pockets, with miles of multi-use trails beckoning hikers, mountain bikers, and winter adventurers throughout the year.

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Activities you can enjoy

Gun Lake Campground provides lakefront recreation plus extensive trail-based activities in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Visitors use the area year-round for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and winter trail sports.

HikingExtensive trails in Yankee Springs are used for hiking, trail running, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing year-round; runs of 4–8 miles from the campground are commonly reported.

FishingFishing from Gun Lake (shore and boat) is a common activity; a boat ramp and pier provide lake access.

SwimmingThe campground has access to a sandy beach and swimming areas on Gun Lake.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsReported recurring electrical outages or reliability issues in peak season, potential for crowded/noisy conditions on busy summer weekends, and occasional basic or smelly toilets in some areas. Typical Midwestern woodland wildlife present; no unusual large-animal issues documented.

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Reviews

4.6

196 reviews

Top-Rated

Yankee Springs Gun Lake Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are largely positive: campers praise the lakeside setting, trails (hiking, trail running, mountain biking), friendly staff and generally clean bathhouses. Common negatives are crowding on summer weekends, closely spaced sites, occasional electrical issues and longer lines at dump/water stations.

Review Summaries

Based on 196 reviews

What Campers Love

Beautiful lakefront setting on Gun Lake with beach and boating; extensive multi-use trails; friendly staff and a family-friendly atmosphere; clean, modern bathhouses in many loops when not...

Based on 196 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve early (waterfront and more private sites fill quickly); choose outer/corner or woods-bordering sites for more privacy; expect crowds on summer weekends and better cell reception near the...

Based on 196 reviews

Camper Quotes

"This park is absolutely beautiful."; "Great place for running and biking."; "Nice quiet campground. Price is great, lots of trails and the lake."

Based on 196 reviews

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