Brush Lake Campground
The campground is located on the shores of Brush Lake, which is entirely surrounded by National Forest System lands. There is a drive-in boat launch on the eastern shore of the river and a smaller carry-in boat launch in the campground. This site is very popular with anglers and hunters. It is also a popular wildlife viewing area and a good stop for viewing fall colors.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 1 to October 31 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping - Per Night: $10.00 |
| Rules | 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. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 43.6392° N, 85.6897° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 16.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 39.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.4 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 193.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 221.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.8 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 231.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miHungerford Horse Mapseg 182.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Brush Lake Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00. Camping - Per Night: $10.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Brush Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 1 to October 31.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Brush Lake Campground have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Brush Lake Campground?
Brush Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Brush Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite (6.3 mi), Indian Lake Campground (7 mi, first-come), and Shelley Lake Campground (7.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby