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Ess Lake State Forest Campground
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review North Shore Drive Hillman, MI 49746 989-785-4388 Official WebsiteGPS: 45.107, -83.9798
Overview of Ess Lake 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
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Marsha on 7/21/2023
Longest RV Reported: 21 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by dgall on 9/12/2022
Number of Sites 27
Open Seasonally April - November
Elevation 820 ft / 249 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Ess Lake State Forest Campground 2 people have reviewed this location.
“One Of Michigan’s Better Forest Campgrounds ”
Reviewed 7/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
Overall Rating
We stayed for two nights midweek and the place was practically empty. Three other sites were occupied so it was quite peaceful. Not sure what it’s like on the weekend. We had our canoe with us and had Ess Lake to ourselves, despite the many houses that dot the shoreline not part of the campground. We had a very pleasant stay and would definitely return.
Marsha would stay here again
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“Meh”
Reviewed 9/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
|---|---|
| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
It’s a nice campground and great if you have a Kayak or boat but besides that there is not much to see or do. No beach or walking trails
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- OHV
- picnic area
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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