French Farm Lake

Stayed here Sept 15. I got the last open site, Which had some garbage laying around which I picked up. A few vehicles came by with boats going to and from the launch on French Farm Lake at the end of the narrow dirt road. Biked to a great little sand beach on Lake Michigan less than a mile away to watch an epic sunset. Coyotes howled f... more

This spot is beautiful, we got here at about 5pm and got the last marked spot (there are 6 and you can only stay in those areas). A few vans/RVs driving in and out. We didn’t bother with getting a permit as we stayed one night and we weren’t disturbed. I can imagine that if there had been a lot of rain some vehicles may find it difficu... more

There are 6 marked sites and 6-8 unoffical sites (meaning they are not numbered sites). There are 2 locals that are set up for the summer. A permit is required, can pick at an office or they will send it via snail mail, not email. Saw a DNR ranger one day for a training day and nothing was said abt my unofficial camp site. Lake is up t... more

truckcamper

There are six designated sites and signage indicating to only park in said designated sites, but this place was beyond full on a weekday in mid-July, and there were a lot of people that had made their own space. Many sites looked like people had been there for eons. We were bummed we couldn't get a spot, but we sat down by the lake and... more

too tired to drive farther so I piggybacked on the last site by the lake, parked and slept in my van, no one was in appearance at the site, although there was a tent placed there so I pulled off the drive and figured if anyone came knocking Id plead tiredness and tell them I was leaving in the morning and just wanted to sleep,,,fortuna... more

Camping here was an amazing treat. The location couldn't have been better. It was quiet and peaceful. You'd occasionally hear the freeway or a ferry boat, but it was pretty rare. And there were no man-made lights to be seen anywhere. Lake-side camping but near enough to basic things you might need. For a more in depth review and ... more

French Lake Farm is a real boondocking gem. The spots are huge and private with plenty of shade from surrounding trees. There are firepits in each site and a lake for fishing. Mackinaw City is three miles away from French Farm Lake. We explored the city's many parks and lighthouses. Our 16' TT could easily access the sites, but I... more