Shelley Lake Campground
Shelley Lake is a 15-acre lake, surrounded by National Forest land, the family-style campground is the only access to the lake. A foot-bridge over the creek leads to one of the sites. This campground is very popular during fishing season. Sites are surrounded by an oak and maple forest. The lake is only 15-feet at its deepest point.
More like this: first-come in Michigan · tent only in Michigan
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - 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 - 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 | 43.7123° N, 85.8109° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 20.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 33.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- 4.8 miMcCt - 7 Mile ATV Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 4.9 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 · 10.4 mi
- Idlewild Historic DistrictHistoric district · Idlewild · 12.5 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Shelley Lake Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $10.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Shelley 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 Shelley Lake Campground have?
8 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Shelley Lake Campground?
Shelley Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Shelley Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Lake Campground (2.9 mi, first-come), Nichols Lake South Campground (4.6 mi), and Benton Lake Campground (4.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby