Michigan · Camping

Ess Lake State Forest Campground

May–Oct
best months
  • At 831 ft
  • Atlanta State Forest Area

Ess Lake State Forest Campground is a campground in Michigan at about 831 feet. It is managed by the state natural resources department.

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Ess Lake State Forest Campground

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 10°

    2. Feb

      29° / 9°

    3. Mar

      40° / 16°

    4. Apr

      53° / 29°

    5. May

      67° / 40°

    6. Jun

      76° / 50°

    7. Jul

      80° / 55°

    8. Aug

      79° / 53°

    9. Sep

      71° / 45°

    10. Oct

      57° / 36°

    11. Nov

      43° / 27°

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlanta, MI, 10.6 mi away at 879 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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