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19 sites for tent and small trailer use secluded in scenic woodland along the Pigeon River. Water access, and hiking pathway at campground. 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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Very abundant wildlife

I grew up around Pigeon River State Forest and it is my foavorite place too visit. I always see and photograph many wonderful things. Go, take your time, and enjoy all it has to offer.

Written by Dave Westphal  30-Apr-2008

Area Accommodations
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Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/

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Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/
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Rivers At Risk - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41. Timeline of the Pigeon River Hydrocarbon Development. April 1919 -- Michigan...
MCLUC Reporter, Fall 1995 - ... must lead. Public advocates fought a successful battle over Niagaran oil development in the Pigeon River State Forest in the early 1970s because courageous citizens could not bear to stand aside and ...
www.otsego.org - DEDICATION AS A UNIT. The name PIGEON RIVER COUNTRY for this area has been established through use by people over the years. It appears as the title on maps and documents prepared and published...
Pigeon River State Forest, Michigan - Take an interactive tour of the Pigeon River Forest in Northern Michigan.
Area Campgrounds
Gaylord KOA
5101 Campfires Parkway
Gaylord, MI


Indian River RV Resort Campground
561 N Straits Highway
Indian River, MI
231-238-0035


Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
2201 E M-68
Indian River, MI
231-238-8259


Elkwood Campground
2733 Lance Lake Road
Wolverine, MI


Directions:
13.5 miles East of Vanderbilt via Sturgeon Valley Road and Twin Lakes.
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