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Houghton Lake State Forest
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HOUGHTON LAKE STATE FOREST
HOUGHTON LAKE STATE FOREST
50 sites for tent or small trailer use some of which will accommodate 40-ft vehicle/trailer. Located on the north shore of Houghton Lake with excellent boating and fishing. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. 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
Houghton Lake (on site): Pike, Panfish, Bass, and Walleye.

Muskegon River (2 miles West): Panfish, Bass, and Pike.

Higgins Lake (6 miles North): Splake, Trout, Panfish, Bass, and Pike.


Location
Houghton Lake State Forest is located near Gladwin, Harrison


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Area Campgrounds
Countryside Campground
805 Byfield Drive
Harrison, MI
989-539-5468
Downhours Shady Acres Campground
7785 Jacks Rd.
Harrison, MI
989-539-3111
Downhours Shady Acres Campground
7785 Jacks Rd.
Harrison, MI
989-539-3111
Houghton Lake Travel Park
370 Cloverleaf Lane
Houghton Lake, MI
West Houghton Lake Campground
9371 West Houghton Lake Drive
Houghton Lake, MI
989-422-5130
Wooded Acres Family Campground Inc.
997 Federal Avenue
Houghton Lake, MI
989-422-3413
River Valley RV Park
2165 South Bailey Lake Avenue
Gladwin, MI
989-386-7844
Sugar Springs Campground
1440 West Sugar River Road
Gladwin, MI
989-426-4232
Harrison RV Family Campground
1820 Hampton Road
Harrison, MI
989-539-3128

Directions
6 miles NW of Houghton Lake Heights via West Shore Drive.

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