Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 44
- Max rig length
- 75 ft
About this campground
Overview A quiet, relaxing campground with campsites nestled in the pines surrounding Soldier Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The campground provides a feeling of remoteness but is still close to roads that lead to some of the best sightseeing the area has to offer.Recreation Non-motorized boating is allowed on Soldier Lake. Swimming is also a popular activity. Two sandy beaches are found within the campground and day use areas. The North Country National Scenic Trail, which winds through several northern states, can be accessed from the day use area.Facilities The rustic campground offers shaded single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and a campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. The campground also has two large day-use picnic areas with tables and grills. A sheltered picnic area is equipped with a fireplace. The picnic area has vault toilets and drinking water.Natural Features The campground surrounds 15-acre Soldier Lake. A scenic forest of pine, aspen and maple trees covers the area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions The closest town is Strongs, 7 miles west. Services available include a fuel station, restaurants, and a general store.Charges & Cancellations Please cancel 7 days in advance for reservation sites. Reservation sites cannot be transferred to walk-in sites.
Getting there
23998 M-28 Raco Michigan 49715 From Sault Ste. Marie, take I-75 approximately 8 miles south to Exit 386. Turn right onto M-28 and travel 21.5 miles west to Forest Road 3138. Turn left and continue less than a mile to the campground.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Sault Ste Marie Guided Auto TourUS Forest Service6 mi
- Three LakesHiawatha National Forest6 mi
- Pendills Creek National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service7 mi
- Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)Hiawatha National Forest9 mi
- Spectacle Lake Scenic OverlookMichigan13 mi
- Monocle LakeHiawatha National Forest14 mi
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