Sylvania Campground

Sylvania Campground offers a gateway to the pristine wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, balancing rustic charm with convenient amenities just minutes from the Sylvania Wilderness Area. This 48-site campground provides a strategic base for exploring old-growth forests and crystal-clear lakes while enjoying modern comforts like flush toilets and electrical hookups at select sites.

Situated 7 miles southwest of Watersmeet, the campground serves as an ideal launching point for day trips into the adjacent 18,327-acre Sylvania Wilderness. Campers can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Ottawa National Forest, home to rare orchids, bald eagles, and record-sized red and white pines. The campground's proximity to Clark Lake offers excellent opportunities for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating.

With a mix of wooded and more open sites, Sylvania Campground caters to tent campers and RV enthusiasts alike. The campground's layout, spread across four loops, provides a sense of privacy enhanced by natural vegetation screening. On-site amenities include picnic areas, fire rings, and access to hiking trails that wind through old-growth forest and along pristine lakeshores. For those seeking a true wilderness experience, the campground serves as a comfortable home base for day excursions into the more remote areas of Sylvania Wilderness.