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.
- 5.3 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 17 mi
grocery
Jack's Fresh Market
- 17 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 6.0 mi
trailhead
Thunderbowl
- 0.1 mi
recreation site
Camp 7 Lake Boat Launch
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
- MI
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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