usfsnational forest

Camp Seven Lake Recreation Area

usfs · MI

  • fuel station5.3 mi

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About

Camp Seven Lake Campground on the 60-acre Camp Seven Lake is an ideal location to swim, boat, fish and hike. Available are single-family campsites for tent and RV camping, as well as a group picnic area and beach that can accommodate up to 25 people with tables, a campfire circle and a grill. The day-use area has its own parking lot and restrooms as well as paved accessible pathways. For anglers, smallmouth bass, bluegills and perch make up the most popular catches. The 2-mile Van Winkle Lake loop trail leads hikers to a beautiful paper birch stand overlooking quiet Van Winkle Lake. A variety of waterfowl and wetland wildlife can be spotted along the trail. For a more relaxing stroll, the beach at Camp Seven Lake boasts a paved walking trail.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    5.3 mi
  • grocery

    Jack's Fresh Market

    17 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    17 mi
  • trailhead

    Thunderbowl

    6.0 mi
  • recreation site

    Camp 7 Lake Boat Launch

    0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: SNAPPY SOUTH in Hiawatha National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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