Highbank Lake Campground
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.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per person): Per Day: $7.00. Extra Vehicle: $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 13 to September 5 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per person): Per Day: $7.00. Extra Vehicle: $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 | 43.7703° N, 85.8896° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 24.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 30.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miNCT Highbanks Campground Spur ↗0.5 mi trail · hiking · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.7 miNCT Nichols Lake North Spur ↗0.09 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.3 miNewaygo Smt Spur1 Dnr30.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.6 miHoneymoon Smt Dnr320 ↗10.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.6 miNCT Nichols Lake South Spur ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Marlborough Historic DistrictHistoric district · Marlborough · 6.8 mi
- Idlewild Historic DistrictHistoric district · Idlewild · 9.9 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Highbank Lake Campground?
Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per person): Per Day: $7.00. Extra Vehicle: $10.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Highbank Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 13 to September 5.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Highbank Lake Campground have?
9 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Highbank Lake Campground?
Highbank Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Highbank Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Nichols Lake South Campground (3.3 mi), Shelley Lake Campground (5.6 mi, first-come), and Claybanks Campground (7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby