Garnet Lake State Forest Campground campground
Garnet Lake State Forest Campground
What's on-site at Garnet Lake State Forest Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Garnet Lake State Forest Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Lake - State Forest | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black River - State Forest | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black River State Forest Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hog Island Point State Forest Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hog Island Point - State Forest | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Garnet Lake State Forest Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Near Garnet | 36 cfs | → |
| Tahquamenon River Near Paradise | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 2,510 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Garnet Lake State Forest Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engadine Mdot | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Newberry-Luce County Road Commission | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mcmillan 7.4 N | 0.0 in | 2.1 in | → |
| St. Ignace 0.6 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Pickford 3ne | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Manistique Wwtp | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Trout Lake Park
- Wilderness Mackinac
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- National Wild And Scenic River Carp, Michigan
- Wilderness Horseshoe Bay
- Wilderness Delirium
Boat launches
- Garfield Township
- Trout Lake Boat Ramp
- F Trail Garfield Township
- Frenchmans Lake Boat Ramp
- M 28 Pentland Township
- Sandtown Motorcycle Trail Garfield Township
Fishing spots
- Tahquamenon River (Dollarville Dam)
- Brevoort Lake
- Manistique Lake
- Castle Rock Ponds
- Lake Huron
- Muskallonge Lake
Paddle runs
- Origin At Confluence Of Outlets Of Frenchman Lake And Carp Lake (Sec 26, T44n, R6w) To West Section Line Of Sec 30, T43n, R5w
- East Branch From Western Forest Boundary (Sec 19, T46n, R6w) To Confluence With Mainstem
- Source In Sec 21, T47n, R12w To Mouth At Whitefish Bay
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Garnet Lake State Forest Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Garnet Lake State Forest Campground
Can I make reservations at Garnet Lake State Forest Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Garnet Lake State Forest Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Garnet Lake State Forest Campground.