State Forest · Michigan
Lake Marjory State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to November 1
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 989-732-5485
About
This rustic campground sits on the north shore of Lake Marjory. The campground offers excellent opportunities for fishing. There are 10 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located 11.9 miles south of Gaylord via Old Highway 27 South and Cottonwood Road.
10 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Closed November 1 to April 15. 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 Otsego Lake State Park (989-732-5485).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 11° | -17° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 11° | -16° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 0° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 33° | 8° | 81° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 44° | 27° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 53° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 60° | 53° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 59° | 52° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 55° | 41° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 42° | 30° | 73° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 5° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 19° | -7° | 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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All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.