Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch
This campground is located on the west end of Lake Mitchell near Cadillac. The lake is 1,600 acres and nearly surrounded by residences. The west end of the lake is marshy and good for wildlife viewing. The lake is not good for swimming at this end, due to milfoil and other plants.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day: $10.00. Extra Vehicle: $10.00. Boat Launch: $7.00 |
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 7 to September 5 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day: $10.00. Extra Vehicle: $10.00. Boat Launch: $7.00 |
| 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 | 44.2335° N, 85.5028° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 13.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Nature & Me R.V. ↗ | 32.2 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.5 miWard Hills-Cadillacw Smt Dnr35 ↗13.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.5 miManistee Smt Spur1 Dnr6 ↗19.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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 Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch?
Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day: $10.00. Extra Vehicle: $10.00.
Source: Forest Service
Is Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 7 to September 5.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch have?
19 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch?
Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Peterson Bridge (14.7 mi), Seaton Creek Campground (17.4 mi), and Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites (18.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby