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Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
From Felch, drive west on M-69 about 1/2 mile to County Road 581. Turn right (north) and proceed about 5 miles to the "Public Access" sign. Turn left (west) and go about one mile to the parking area. Or, drive one mile farther north on County Road 581. From 581, turn left (west) on Leeman Road (County Road 422) and follow the signs.
We came up north to find some peace - and we did. Quiet, rustic and clean.
Buddy and I took our kayaks out to paddle across the lake the other day (late April) and got a bit wet and cold, but we had fun and it's a great place to go fishing or camping, or both!
Nice quiet campground, peaceful. The lake is great, and has a boat launch and dock for fishing. We heard wolves howling at night, and woke up to the sound of loons. Deer and rabbits and other wildlife around, so it's a great Yooper experience. Fully stocked gas station in Sagola only ten miles away. The water is terrible - very rusty and cloudy. There isn't even one garbage can for trash, and the outhouses don't seem to be maintained often. The location is a good one, but could be better managed.
Clean quiet and peaceful well worth the stop if your in the area, especially if your trying to do some kayaking or fishing.
