State Forest · Michigan
Fox River State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 7
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 906-341-2355
About
Nestled on a forested bluff along the Fox River, this rustic campground offers seven sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Direct river access is provided by multiple stairways, leading to excellent wild brook trout fishing in a natural river setting. The Fox River Pathway runs through the campground, with trail access on both sides.
The campground is located five miles northwest of Seney National Wildlife Refuge via County Road 450.
7 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Open all year; the road may not be plowed in winter. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Indian Lake State Park (906-341-2355).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 13° | -12° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 14° | -8° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 20° | 2° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 31° | 11° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 40° | 27° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 50° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 59° | 49° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 59° | 49° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 55° | 42° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 42° | 28° | 71° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 38° | 31° | 4° | 55° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 29° | 19° | 0° | 52° | 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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