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Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground

 

 


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Season: Seasonal
Available Sites: 19
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Phone Number for this park: 1-(989) 275-4622
 
Location: Ogemaw County - 11 miles North of West Branch via County Road 15 and County Road 20.

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Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. There are 19 sites, most will accommodate 40 foot vehicle/trailer. Located on Ambrose Lake with boating and fishing access. Off-Road Vehicle trail head at campground. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.

  • Designated Watchable Wildlife Site
    Rifle River Recreation Area (11 Miles East) showcases a wide variety of habitat types and offers opportunity to view Michigan's largest bird, the trumpeter swan, as well as loons, great blue herons that nest in the area.
     
  • Fishing
    Ambrose Lake (on site): Panfish, Bass.
    Clear Lake (1.5 miles West): Panfish, Pike, Walleye.
    Horseshoe Lake (2 miles West): Panfish, Bass.
     
  • Hiking
    5 miles SE at Ogemaw Hills offers 13.6 miles of rolling terrain. Hike, mountain bike, or cross-country ski.
     
  • Boating Access Site/Launch - Access for boating and fishing.
     
  • Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes
     
  • Other
    Ambrose Lake access at campground offers 9 miles of cycle/ATV trail connecting to the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail.
    Ogemaw Hills (5 miles South) offers 26 miles of cycle/ATV trail with 10 miles suitable for full-sized vehicle ORV route. Connects to MCCCT.
    Rose City is 6 miles North and offers 15 miles of cycle/ATV trail connecting to MCCCT.