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Kalkaska State Forest
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KALKASKA STATE FOREST
KALKASKA STATE FOREST
13 sites for tent and small trailer use. Located on Pickerel lake providing boating and good pan fishing. Off-Road Vehicle Trail nearby. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Barrier-free sites and toilets available. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. Check with State Forest Campground Manager for seasonal availability.
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The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Details and information on how to obtain your Michigan Recreation Passport can be found by visiting the MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT web page.
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Fishing
Pickerel Lake (on site): Bluegill, Bass, Pike.

Big Twin Lake (1 miles North): Bluegill, Trout, Bass.

Manistee Lake (4 miles SW): Bass, Perch, Walleye, Bluegill.




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Area Campgrounds
River Park Campground
2607 Peters Pond
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989-348-9092
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989-275-8151

Directions
13.5 miles NE of Kalkaska via County Road 612 and Sunset Trail Road.

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