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Sulak Campground

This site is primarily used by anglers, hunters and families for camping.  There is a short, .25 mile walk from the campsites to the river, through federal and state land.  The river access is operated by the MI-DNRE. 

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General Information

Location - Pere Marquette National Scenic River

Nearby Recreation Aras -

  • Upper Branch Bridge

County - Lake

Seasonal and Other Information -

  • This site is not maintained during the off season.
  • This site is not maintained in winter:
    • Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
    • No toilet facilities are available.

May 1 - October 31

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

Watercraft Permit - 

  • Required Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

Special Use Permit - 

  • No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
  • Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders - 

  • Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
  • Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
  • Pere Marquette National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-14

Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.

No fees are required for this site

A Forest Service office with wood and gray siding with a green lawn.

Address: 650 North Michigan Ave. Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-4631
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.923778

Longitude: -86.013254

Directions

From Baldwin -

  • Travel west on 52nd St. for 8.5 miles.
  • Turn right and travel north on S. Branch Rd. for 2.5 miles.
  • The site is located on the right.

Parking

45 vehicle capacity

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 29th, 2025