Swamp Room

Swamp Room is a bouldering area in Michigan, about a mile from the town of Forestville. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Swamp Thing Roof, Swamp Side and The Dream all within about a tenth of a mile. The area is a compact, close-to-town destination for climbers who want to get on the rock without driving far. The climbing here is all bouldering, and the routes run from V0- up to V5. Cotton Grass is the easiest, at V0-, and Funk-Fried is the hardest, at V5. The area's six routes are all boulders, so plan on using a crash pad and finding a spot to sit out the holds. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Marquette weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 58°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. For a change of pace, the Little Presque Isle/Harlow Lake Trails - Sugarloaf hike is about half a mile away, and the Noquemanon Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about a mile off. Kona Hills Campground, roughly 8 miles away, offers a place to stay overnight.