Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, MI · 17 sites
Black Lake State Forest Campground-Lower is a Michigan state forest campground in Cheboygan County, in the northwest region, at an elevation of 619 feet. It has vault toilets and a boat launch, and sites can be reserved in advance. There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups, no flush toilets, no showers, and no Wi-Fi, making it a rustic option for visitors who want direct access to the lake. The nearest hospital, Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, is 14.4 miles away, and a restaurant, The Bluffs on the Lake, is just 0.3 miles from the campground.
2303 Eisens Trail, Cheboygan, MI, 49721
Phone: 231-627-2811
Official website
Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Hunting access
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Mobil · 9.5 mi
- DPJ Storage · 13 mi
- Holiday · 14 mi
Groceries
- Conlin's Alverno Grocery · 7.8 mi
- Hammond Bay Trading Post · 9.2 mi
- Tom's Family Market · 9.4 mi
Convenience stores
- 211 Outpost · 4.4 mi
- Red Pine Market · 4.6 mi
- Twin Lakes Grocery · 4.9 mi
Restaurants
- The Bluffs on the Lake · 0.3 mi
- The Chateau Lounge · 3.1 mi
- Lorenzo's Pizza Parlor · 3.8 mi
Hospitals
- Cheboygan Memorial Hospital · 14 mi
- Northern Michigan Hospital · 21 mi
- Thunder Bay Community Health Service · 22 mi
Pharmacies
- Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Incorporated · 9.4 mi
- Walmart Pharmacy · 14 mi
- Family Fare Pharmacy · 14 mi
Hardware stores
- Ellenberger Albert Lumber · 9.0 mi
- Hudson Wood & Propane · 12 mi
- Fireside Hearth & Leisure · 13 mi
RV services
- Brewbaker's Housing & RV · 9.5 mi
- Ranch RV Sales, Inc. · 25 mi
- Petoskey RV USA · 30 mi
EV charging
- Huron Beach Civic Association · 8.4 mi
- Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op Headquarters · 8.8 mi
- Tom's Family Market · 9.3 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 7 within 50 miles
- Presque Isle County Fair 15 mi
Late summer · Millersburg
- Cheboygan County Fair 15 mi
Early August · Cheboygan
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 36 within 50 miles
- Cheboygan Waterways Festival 15 mi
Late June · Cheboygan
- Nautical City Festival 22 mi
Late July · Rogers City
Farmers Markets — 2 of 18 within 50 miles
- Cheboygan Farmers Market 15 mi
Late May-Oct · Cheboygan
- Rogers City Farmers Market 23 mi
May-Oct · Rogers City
Arts & Music — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Chamberfest Cheboygan 15 mi
May-August · Cheboygan
- Art Splash Juried Art & Makers Festival 15 mi
Late July · Cheboygan
Antiques — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Petoskey Gaslight District 34 mi
Year-round · Petoskey
- Charlevoix 50 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Treasure Hunt Flea Market 14 mi
Seasonal · Cheboygan
Food & Drink — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Mackinac Island Fudge Festival 30 mi
Early October · Mackinac Island
- Hops N' Highlands 36 mi
March · Harbor Springs
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Fort2Fort Race 30 mi
May · Mackinac Island
- Mackinaw City International Ironworkers Festival 30 mi
Early August · Mackinaw City
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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