Highbank Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

This campground is located on the 20-acre Highbank Lake, which is completely surrounded by National Forest System land. This is a popular campground for anglers and hikers. The beach is very swim friendly, shallow with a sandy bottom.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Area Amenities:	Boat ramp
Fees:	Camping (per night): Single Site: $22.00 Day Use (per person): Per Day: $7.00 Extra Vehicle: $8.00
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 12 - September 4
Usage:	Heavy
Best Season:	May 15 to September 28
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:	Bitely
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	American Land and Leisure - (801) 226-3564
Information Center:	*Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger Station* 231-745-4631 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Baldwin -

Travel south on M-37 for 9 miles.
Turn right and travel west on 15 Mile Rd. for .5 miles.
Turn right and travel northwest on Roosevelt Rd. for 1.5 miles.
Turn left and travel west on FR 5561 until road terminates at the site.

General Notes:

Location - Highbanks Lake

Nearby Recreation Areas -

North Country National Scenic Trail
Sawkaw Lake

County - Newaygo

Seasonal and Other Information -

Gated when closed.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Amenities -

Swimming beach/area
Lantern Posts

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

RV Camping

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	20 Ft. or Less
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fish Species	Bass, Pan Fish, Blue Gill
Fishing Platform	No
Cleaning Station	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Accessible Platform	No
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole