Overview Camp Seven Lake Campground neighbors the 60-acre Camp Seven Lake, which offers visitors a place to swim, boat and fish. The excellent location, beautiful setting and many available activities make the campground a perfect place to spend a day, the weekend or longer vacation.Recreation Boating is popular among …
Overview Camp Seven Lake Campground neighbors the 60-acre Camp Seven Lake, which offers visitors a place to swim, boat and fish. The excellent location, beautiful setting and many available activities make the campground a perfect place to spend a day, the weekend or longer vacation.Recreation Boating is popular among visitors to the Camp Seven Lake area, and anglers looking to find that perfect spot on the lake. Smallmouth bass, bluegills and perch make up the most popular catches. The 2-mile Van Winkle Lake loop trail leads hikers to a spectacular paper birch stand overlooking quiet Van Winkle Lake. A variety of waterfowl and wetland wildlife can be spotted along the trail. For a more relaxing stroll, the beach at Camp Seven Lake boasts a paved walking trail.Facilities The campground offers multiple accessible single-family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. For the most part, each site is shaded and private and some are right on the lake. A few sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings; only a few have grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A group picnic area can accommodate up to 25 people and offers tables, a campfire circle and a grill.Natural Features The campground is adjacent to Camp Seven Lake, which is situated in the lower third of the Hiawatha National Forest, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The area is home to many bodies of water and plentiful mixed hardwood forests. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions The town of Garden Corners is about 20 miles from the campground, on the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Camp Seven Lake Campground - Day Use Area — USFS - Hiawatha National ForestCamp Seven Lake Campground - Swimming Area — USFS - Hiawatha National ForestCamp Seven Lake Campground - Fishing Pier — USFS - Hiawatha National ForestCamp Seven Lake Campground — USFS - Hiawatha National ForestCamp Seven Lake Campground - Boat Launch — USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
How to Get There
The campground is 8 miles east of Forest Highway 13 and County Road 442. Forest Highway 13 runs between Highway 2 and State Route 28.
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Plan Your Visit to CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND
Heading to CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND?
No central reservation system listed for CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232318) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND?
CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND has 39 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to CAMP SEVEN LAKE CAMPGROUND?
The campground is 8 miles east of Forest Highway 13 and County Road 442. Forest Highway 13 runs between Highway 2 and State Route 28.
