rustic, on lake, hand pump did not work, bring your own water purifier for lake water, Pine martin scratches on the pit toilets at night for up to an hour, frogs are loud, bug repellent a must, 6. 1/2 miles of rocky gravel road to get there, great spots to kayak, sand beach, good tent sites or truck camper or very small trailer
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📖 About This Campground
Portage Bay State Forest Campground in Garden Michigan offers 23 sites for tent and small trailer use. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.