Brush Lake Recreation Area Campground
Brush Lake Recreation Area Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.63917, -85.68973
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18854
About Brush Lake Recreation Area Campground
The campground is located on the shores of Brush Lake, which is entirely surrounded by National Forest System lands. There is a drive-in boat launch on the eastern shore of the river and a smaller carry-in boat launch in the campground. This site is very popular with anglers and hunters. It is also a popular wildlife viewing area and a good stop for viewing fall colors.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Newaygo County Parks · 6.5 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Wesco · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 165 designated routes (134 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Hungerford Trail Camp | National forest horse camp | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite | National forest campground | 6.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Newaygo County Parks & Recreation | Private campground | 6.5 mi | — | — |
| Sites 1 - 16 | Public campground | 6.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.