State Forest · Michigan
Goose Lake State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 30
- Hookups
- 30 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Boat launch
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-775-7911
About
Nestled on Goose Lake's shoreline, this rustic campground offers 30 tent and small trailer sites amidst a blend of evergreen and hardwood forest. Enjoy boating and fishing in a tranquil natural setting.
The campground is located 2.5 miles northwest of Lake City via M-42, Randall Road, Goose Lake Road and Green Road.
30 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 Mitchell State Park (231-775-7911).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 11° | -13° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 13° | -11° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 23° | 6° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 10° | 80° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 45° | 28° | 80° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 61° | 53° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 60° | 53° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 55° | 44° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 42° | 30° | 73° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 9° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 21° | 0° | 59° | 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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