May 2021, Weekday, 1-night, Campsite 5
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| Fishing dock on Leverentz Lake next to the boat ramp at the state forest campground |
Arrival
We stayed in this state forest campground for one night on our way to Ludington for the weekend. We missed the campground road the first time we drove by. There is a mailbox at the road entrance, and we mistakenly thought it was someone's driveway. We realized too late, that this is also the campground entrance. Fortunately, we were able to turn around before we got too far past on US -10.
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| US-10 to Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground |
If you have never been here before, be aware that the dirt road back to the campground is almost 1 mile off US-10. Although this was our first time camping at this location, we had been back to the campground once before, and I did not recall that it is that far off the main road. The road was in good condition with no large ruts; however, it is not very wide (typical for most state forest roads). I was glad we did not encounter any trailers leaving when we arrived.
State forest campgrounds are self-registration, and the rate was $15 a night. You also need to have a Michigan Recreation Passport. There is a fresh water hand pump next to the registration kiosk, although the water color was yellowish-brown. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.
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| Campsite 5 at Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground |
