USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Three Lakes
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- THREE LAKES CAMPGROUND (NFSR 3545) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- STRONGS
- Address
- 12821 S. STRONGS RD, STRONGS, MI, 49790
- Phone
- (906) 643-7900
- Activities
- Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Three Lakes Campground is a peaceful facility tucked away from the busy highway. It is nestled between Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes, giving visitors ample opportunity to enjoy and explore nature at its best.
Recreation
The three lakes are open to non-motorized boating. A carry-down boat ramp is located at the campground's picnic area. Fishing is a popular activity. Rainbow trout, perch and catfish are found in the lakes. Although there is no designated swimming beach, sandy areas are located along the shores of the three lakes.
Hikers enjoy the serene atmosphere of the campground. The Walker Loop Trail begins within the campground, near the picnic area, and leads hikers around the perimeter of Walker Lake. The trail is easy hiking and traverses about 1.15 miles.
Facilities
Three Lakes Campground is a rustic campground with single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with a table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A day-use picnic area is also available.
Natural Features
The campground is set among a variety of pine, spruce and maple trees on land sandwiched between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Whitmarsh, Brown and Walker Lakes dot the landscape to the north, south, and west of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest town is Strongs, just 2.5 miles from the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 12° | -11° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 24° | 12° | -13° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 20° | 2° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 31° | 10° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 41° | 26° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 50° | 40° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 58° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 58° | 50° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 53° | 42° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 42° | 30° | 68° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 31° | 4° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 20° | -2° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Bay View Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi · 24 sites
- Tahquamenon Falls – Rivermouth Pines Semi-Modern/Rustic · Michigan State Parks · 17 mi
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