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Camping
Primitive (class C) camping is available for a $13 a night (includes tax). Campers can choose from any of the sites (sites 1 and 48 are wheelchair accessible) available sprawling across the landscape surrounded by hills and “knobs”. Some are waterfront sites on Knob Lake while others provide camping among hardwoods or towering eastern white pines. Firewood is located at the forest office for campers at Jackson-Washington for a small fee during business hours only. Firewood is available from Memorial Day weekend through Fort Vallonia Day weekend in late October.
A Youth Tent Campground is available for scouts and other groups. The Youth Camping area is located near the forest office in Jackson County at the trailhead for Trail 3. Backcountry camping is available along the backcountry hiking trail in Washington County, including along the Knobstone Trail also located in Washington County.
From Business Center: Go 2.5 mi SE of Brownstown.
Very nice place for birthday parties or family gatherings. You can reserve the shelters is desired. Restrooms are available and wheel chair accessable.
A group of friends and myself decided to backpack through the trails of Jackson-Washington state forest. It was grueling, it was uphill both ways, and it made me feel alive. One of the last wild places. Simply gorgeous. We walked in and a friend said, say goodbye to power lines for a few days. If you enjoy hiking, backpacking, and a challenge this is the place for you. It was intense, I won’t lie, but it makes you remember you are human and the earth is a beautiful place to live.
