Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.24472, -89.31056
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 906-358-4724
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Overview Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. Encompassing one of the largest tracts of remaining old growth forest in the Midwest, the Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 34 named lakes are within its boundary. Recreation opportunities include canoeing on Sylvania's undeveloped lakes, hiking through its old growth forest, and camping at one of its 50 designated backcountry campsites. Special rules and regulations are in place to protect the wilderness characteristics of Sylvania. If you are planning a trip, be sure to watch the Sylvania Wilderness Orientation Video and read the "Need to Know" tab on this web page to plan ahead and prepare. Recreation Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are the most popular activities. Campsites are scattered along 8 lakes within the wilderness. There a nearly 30 miles of hiking and portage trails. 18 lakes have maintained portage trails leading to them. Special Fishing Regulations apply Facilities • The Sylvania Wilderness has 50 primitive individual backcountry campsites. Campsites are accessible by paddling or hiking and are not accessible by vehicles. No more than 6 people are allowed per campsite. • Each is marked with a post along the shoreline, has a metal campfire ring, a wilderness style latrine, and most only have room for 2-3 tents. • Campsit
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 501 designated routes (275 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lake Pavilion | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Clark Lake - Sylvania Camp | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Langford Lake Boat | National forest campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Langford Lake Boat Launch | National forest campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.