Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground

Just a beautiful State Forest Campground. We had the loop all to ourselves for four nights out of five. I suggest midweek camping if possible. 🏕🔥🌞

The big lake is just big enough. We kayaked multiple times. Caught plenty of panfish and pike. Largies too. The sites are far enough apart to feel private but you can still see the people next to you. Lots of trees between campsites (we use hammock tents). Most sites have access to water and there’s a boat launch if needed. The dock is pretty huge too. Stargazing at night is awesome, of course. I’ve been back 6 times and going again this weekend…it has become a fave of ours.

Such a beautiful place, perfect for camping. It operates via honor box - you just register and leave money in a special box. Maybe I was lucky, but it was super quiet when we stopped there - maybe 2 or 3 other cars. The stars are so bright at night! I only wish we planned our trip better and bound stay there longer.

I brought my 9-year-old son here for his first camping trip. It was perfect for that. Good sized sites for tent camping. They all have a picnic table and fire pit. Dock was cool for fishing and stargazing at night.

Even when the state park campgrounds are overflowing, the state forest campgrounds usually have room. They are first-come, first-served and we were at Leverentz Lake (near Baldwin) all Independence Day weekend with empty spots around us. If you're looking for a good boondocking spot on a small lake that offers some structure compared to just setting up in the woods, this might be an idea for you to consider. Sites are large enough for some bigger rigs, although the campground road is narrow and trees may make maneuvering tricky for very large rigs. The lake was great for kayaking to see wildlife and the cell service on Verizon and Google Fi was decent. Vault toilets and a hand pump for some fresh cold water are provided, along with a boat ramp and a fishing pier.