MAPLE BAY STATE FOREST CAMPGROUND

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CAMPING MICHIGAN

Maple Bay State Forest Campground


May 7, 2024

Maple Bay State Forest Campground, located in Michigan, offers a serene camping experience surrounded by the beauty of nature. This campground provides various amenities to enhance visitors' stay. With 48 rustic campsites available, campers can enjoy picnicking, fishing, and swimming in the nearby Maple Bay on Lake Huron. Drinking water is available on-site, and vault toilets are provided for convenience.

Reservations are not accepted at Maple Bay State Forest Campground, making it a first-come, first-served facility. Therefore, it is advisable to arrive early, especially during peak camping seasons, to secure a campsite. The best time of year to visit Maple Bay State Forest Campground is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities like hiking, wildlife observation, and simply immersing oneself in the tranquility of the forest.

While camping at Maple Bay State Forest Campground, it is important to be cautious of wildlife encounters, particularly black bears, as the area is known to have a bear population. Proper food storage and disposal of garbage are crucial to avoid attracting these animals. Additionally, it is recommended to bring insect repellent during the warmer months to ward off mosquitoes and other biting insects. By utilizing the available resources and being mindful of the surroundings, campers can fully enjoy their experience at Maple Bay State Forest Campground.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cedar River

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Burchfield Park Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

House Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch

Houghton Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Brevoort Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Higgins Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Lake Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout Walleye

Bright Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Mullett Lake

Kelp Bass Muskellunge Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

West Higgins Lake Drive Road End Access

Castle Rock Ponds

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Cheboygan River

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Deerfield County Park Swimming Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Lake Alliance

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Lake Huron

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Kelp Bass Walleye

Hoister Lake

Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Northern Pike White Perch Yellow Perch

Lake to the Hills

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Grand River (Eaton Rapids)

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Indian River

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Lime kiln Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Brimley Bay

Northern Pike Walleye White Perch

Glory Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Dead Stream Flooding

American Eel Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Steelhead

Motz Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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