Michigan · Camping

Twin Lakes State Forest Campground

Yes
fee
May–Aug
best months
  • At 703 ft
  • Atlanta State Forest Area

Twin Lakes State Forest Campground is a state forest campground in Michigan, set within the Atlanta State Forest Area and managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It is a base for overnight stays in this corner of the state's forested interior. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Onaway show July highs around 80°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. A fee is charged for camping here. For another option within about 10 miles, Ocqueoc Cabins & Campsites offers cabins and campsites roughly 9.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Aug

    Best time to visit Twin Lakes State Forest Campground

    Best months: May–August. 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

      27° / 12°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 11°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 19°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 30°

      11 wet

    5. May

      67° / 41°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 56°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 55°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 48°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 38°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 29°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Onaway 4n, MI, 9.3 mi away at 745 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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