State Forest · Michigan
King Lake State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 no hookups
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Boat launch
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,680 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 906-353-6558
About
Discover a rustic campground with six sites for tent and small trailer camping, situated on the north shore of King Lake. The 498-acre lake is a prime destination for anglers, with bass, panfish and crappie in abundance, and paddlers will love exploring its picturesque rocky islands. The surrounding area is also known for frequent moose, eagle, and loon sightings.
The campground is located 14.8 miles east of Covington via US-141 North, US-41 South and King Lake Road.
6 rustic campsites, $20 a night. The season depends on the weather; contact the manager before a shoulder-season trip. 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 Baraga State Park (906-353-6558).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 5° | -25° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 6° | -17° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 18° | -5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 28° | 6° | 79° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 41° | 27° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 51° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 59° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 58° | 50° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 53° | 39° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 51° | 38° | 24° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 27° | 4° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 14° | -8° | 53° | 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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