Horseshoe Lake Campground and Boat Launch

Area Status: Open

The small 16-acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The one-mile walk around the north end of the lake provides for wildlife sightings and scenic views of the lake and campground. This campground is small and lightly used, perfect for those looking for solitude.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Huron Shores Ranger Station
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp, Parking
Fees:	Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00 There is no fee for the boat launch.
Permit Info:	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.
Open Season:	May 3 - November 30
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	May 15 to September 13
Restrictions:	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
Closest Towns:	Curran, Glennie, Harrisville
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Huron Shores Ranger Station - (989) 739-0728
Information Center:	Huron Shores Ranger Station 989-739-0728 Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center 989-362-8961 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Harrisville -

Travel west on M-72 for 22 miles.
Turn left and travel south on M-65 for 3 miles.
Turn right and travel east on FR 4124 for 1 mile.

General Notes:

Location - Horseshoe Lake, Hoist/Reid Area

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Hoist Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
Reid Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
Huron OHV Trails
- Alcona County Snowmobile Trail

Setting - Developed

County - Alcona

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Amenities -

Hand Pump

No. of Sites	Single: 9
Reservation Info	No reservations needed. All sites are first come, first served.
Sleeping Shelter	No

RV Camping

Amenities -

Hand Pump

No. of Sites	Single: 9
Pavement Type for Parking	Dirt/Gravel
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served.
Hookup - Water	No
Vehicle Clearence	Low - Medium
Hookup - Sewer	No
Size Restrictions	25 Ft. or Less
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	Sunfish, Bass, Trout
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole
Water/Flow Level	Maximum depth: 32 feet

Boating - Motorized

Trailer Parking	Yes
Size Restrictions	0 - 25 Feet; 20 Horses or Less
Type of Craft	Fishing Boats, Bass Boats, Dinghies, Electric Boats, Flat Boats, Jon Boats
Motor Type	Gas, Electric
Fuel availability	No
Marina/Mooring	No