Jackson Lake State Forest Campground

Atlanta, MI

4.7(37 reviews)

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About this campground

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground in Atlanta Michigan offers 18 sites for tent and small trailer use. 15 of these will accommodate 40 foot vehicle/trailer. Located on small, peaceful Jackson Lake with boating and fishing opportunities. Campground offers direct access to miles of scenic hiking pathway as well as Off-Road Vehicle trail.

What campers say

Jackson Lake State Forest Campground is a quiet, rustic lakeside option with many campsites offering lake access, fishing, privacy and a short ORV route to the local trail system. Amenities are basic but functional—pit toilets, a water pump, picnic tables, fire rings, and a dumpster—and reviewers note cleanliness and recent upgrades to sites and facilities. Tradeoffs include occasional noise from nearby M-33 and past reports of tent caterpillars that several reviewers say have since improved. The campground appears largely first-come, first-served; a few visitors mentioned roped-off sites. Overall it’s well liked by anglers and those seeking a peaceful, simple camp.

Our summary of 37 traveler reviews.