About this campground
Ess Lake State Forest Campground in Hillman Michigan offers 27 sites for tent or small trailer use. Located on peaceful Ess Lake offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and enjoyment of small beach or picnic area. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
What campers say
Ess Lake State Forest Campground is a quiet, rustic spot centered on a clear, small lake well suited to kayaking, small boats and shore fishing. Campsites are generous and wooded, with functional amenities like outhouses, manual water pumps, picnic tables, newer fire rings and a boat launch. There are only a handful of true lakeside sites and no RV hookups or dump station, so come prepared. Expect limited shade in the heat of the day. Nearby Hillman offers basic services a few miles away and Alpena is roughly a 30-minute drive for additional supplies and services.
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Setting
- Beach
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- Fishing
- Pets
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Location
- Address
- N Shore Dr, Hillman, MI 49746
- GPS
- 45.1095° N, 83.9816° W
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