![]() Excellent blueberry and huckleberry picking is available in the Round Lake area. ![]() Round Lake is unproductive for sport fishing however, children may enjoy teasing the small sunfish with a hook and line. Round Lake Campgroundoverlooks picturesque Round Lake and is located in a mature stand of large red and white pine that provides a thick bed of pine needles on which to pitch a tent. The High Country Pathway runs through this northernmost campground of the PRC making it a popular spot for trail users. This remote six-site campground provides a quiet haven for those seeking solitude on the Pigeon River with its good trout fishing opportunities. Pine Grove Campgroundis situated among a mature stand of white and red pine. Other activities include hunting, blueberry picking, wildflower and wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The Shingle Mill and High Country Pathways run through this campground. This 19-site campground has an excellent flowing well, excellent brown, rainbow and brook trout fishing, and has ample space for larger rigs. Pigeon River Campgroundis located on the banks of the Pigeon River about one mile from the Forest Headquarters. A hand pump water well is available on site. It can accommodate large camping rigs and is the trailhead for the Shingle Mill Pathway and the High Country Pathway. This ten-site campground has easy access for visitors and offers hiking, cross-country skiing, and trout fishing in the crystal clear Pigeon River. Pigeon Bridge Campground is located near the bridge across the Pigeon River on Sturgeon Valley road. This is a great place to view Michigan’s fall colors. There is a scenic vista overlooking the Sturgeon Valley one mile south of the campground. During the summer months, host campers are on hand to help maintain the campground, answer questions and provide assistance. This is the most handicap assessable campground in the Forest. Elk, wild turkey, deer and other wildlife can be seen in the area. An All Species Fishing License is required and fishing is allowed from the last Saturday in April through September 30th only. Rainbow trout (planted) bass and blue gill may all be found here. It has an excellent swimming beach, with boat launching site, area for day use picnicking, hiking trail around the lake and room for large camping rigs. ![]() The 39-site campground is on the shore of Pickerel Lake. This is is the PRC’s largest and most popular “family” campground. Pickerel Lake Campgroundwas once the site for a CCC Camp in the mid-1930’s.
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