Benton Lake Campground
Benton Lake is a 33-acre lake completely surrounded by National Forest land. The North Country National Scenic Trail is located off Pierce Drive, about 2 miles east of the campground entrance road. This site is usually quiet, but there are lots of activities, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking. This campground is very popular during hunting season.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): 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 6 to September 5 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): 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 | 43.6694° N, 85.8897° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | 37 North ↗ | 17.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Silver Lake RV Rental ↗ | 29.3 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.4 miMcCt - 7 Mile ATV Loop ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3.2 miBirch Grove Trail ↗5.7 mi trail · hiking
- 3.6 miNCT Nichols Lake South Spur ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.7 miLoda Lake Wildflower Trail1.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 3.8 miLoda Lake Spur0.08 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 4.5 miNCT Nichols Lake North Spur ↗0.09 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.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Benton Lake Campground?
Camping (per night): Single Site: $30.00. Day Use (per vehicle): Per Day:$7.00. Extra Vehicle: $10.00
Source: Forest Service
Is Benton Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 6 to September 5.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Benton Lake Campground have?
25 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Benton Lake Campground?
Benton Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Benton Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Minnie Pond Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), Indian Lake Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), and Nichols Lake South Campground (3.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby