Horseshoe Lake Campground

US Forest Service · Michigan

Horseshoe Lake Campground in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

The small 16-acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The one-mile walk around the north end of the lake provides for wildlife sightings and scenic views of the lake and campground. This campground is small and lightly used, perfect for those looking for solitude.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $10/night
Booking: first-come, first-served
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 60
Coordinates: 44.60083, -83.76528

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Nearest sites we map

Hoist Lakes Backcountry Campsites5 km · US Forest Service
Gabions Campground7 km · US Forest Service
Hoist/Reid Lake Areas8 km · US Forest Service
Reid Lake Backcountry Campsites9 km · US Forest Service
Bear Island Backcountry Campsites11 km · US Forest Service
South Branch Trail Camp Group Site13 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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