Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review 5505 Morey Highway Grayling, MI 49738 989-348-7068 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.6575, -84.8176
Overview of Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Reserveable May - September; open year-round.
Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by Wandering Pulse on 9/26/2020
Longest RV Reported: 25 feet (Class C)
Reported by Wandering Pulse on 9/26/2020
Number of Sites 37
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,115 ft / 339 m
Max Stay 15
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground 3 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/20/2020
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Last reported 9/26/2020
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Last reported 9/26/2020
“Wish I could have stayed longer!”
Reviewed 9/26/2020
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
I arrived about 4PM on Tuesday afternoon and easily found a spot. It was totally level and had great lake views. There were no more than about a half dozen other campers. All the sites were clean with a picnic table and fire ring. Although this is your basic state forest issue campground (loop layout, nice trees, lakeside setting} the ... more
I arrived about 4PM on Tuesday afternoon and easily found a spot. It was totally level and had great lake views. There were no more than about a half dozen other campers. All the sites were clean with a picnic table and fire ring. Although this is your basic state forest issue campground (loop layout, nice trees, lakeside setting} the 5th star is for the blazing fast (100 up/10 down) AT&T. That makes it one of my new favorites. Hanson Hills has great hiking and biking trails and the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike was another great find. Everything you need is available in town.
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AT&T 4G
T-Mobile 4G
Wandering Pulse would stay here again
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“It was great”
Reviewed 9/6/2020
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
Overall Rating
First night was amazing because there weren’t many people around us. Next 2 nights were louder but still good. We were right on the lake with our own private beach area.
Danielle would stay here again
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“Nice lake state forest campground”
Reviewed 6/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 28 |
Overall Rating
We got the only site remaining, was not ideal, but was a decent interior site. Some interior sites had some boggy standing water areas near them (including 28, which was also right next to one of the 3 sets of decently clean pit toilet outhouses); some boggy area sites were closed. Upon arrival, check the board at entrance for undated ... more
We got the only site remaining, was not ideal, but was a decent interior site. Some interior sites had some boggy standing water areas near them (including 28, which was also right next to one of the 3 sets of decently clean pit toilet outhouses); some boggy area sites were closed. Upon arrival, check the board at entrance for undated site availability, drop payment in post. Bear and cubs walked nearby. One of 4 michigan state forest campgrounds that take reservations. Enclosed pit toilets, water pump, trash bins. The open tent sites were along the lake - short walk to vehicle. Clear lake water, limit fish intake due to PFAS chemical in water from military base, don’t touch white lakeshore foam, say ok to swim. Boat ramp.
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Verizon 4G
ObjTruthMatters would stay here again
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noted 10/4/2019
37 rustic sites located on Lake Margrethe appropriate for small tents to medium trailers. Sites 1, 2, 3, 29, 30, 31, and 32 are walk-in tent sites. All sites are reservable.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
Pets
- pets
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