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Brevoort Lake Campground

Brevoort Lake, near St. Ignace · Hiawatha National Forest

Reserve on recreation.gov

Hiawatha National Forest, 72 sites spread along a wooded peninsula on Brevoort Lake. Rustic, so no hookups. Flush toilets, drinking water, a boat launch, and swimming on the lake. The sites run big with real tree cover between them, and a good number sit right on the water. Reserve early if you want a waterfront one, they go.

Aerial view of Brevoort Lake CampgroundFrom above. USDA NAIP, public domain.

The vibe

On a Great LakeDark skies (Bortle ~3)Wooded

Works for hammock, tent, RV, van / car. Measured dark skies, a real one for stargazing.

Hanging a hammock?

Hammocks are fine in Michigan state parks. There's no rule against them. The rule is about the tree: use wide, tree-friendly straps, no nails or wire, and don't tear the bark. The state sets no strap or tree-size requirement, so when in doubt, ask the park. We'll point you at sites that likely have trees worth hanging from, but we can't see the trunks, so eyeball it on arrival.

The facts

  • 72 reservable sites.
  • Has accessible sites.
  • Reserved through recreation.gov, not us. We don't track openings here yet.

About 30 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge, off US 2 past St. Ignace.

Reserve at recreation.gov →

Thicket is not the Forest Service and not affiliated with it. The facts come from the federal RIDB (public domain); the vibe read is our estimate from open data (OpenStreetMap, USGS elevation, NASA Black Marble nighttime light). Sites, fees, and access can change. Confirm and book at recreation.gov, and leave no trace.