Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground

By far one of our favorite camp grounds year round. Cute non motorized lake, marked hiking trails, nice large sites that feel private, vault toliets, and close to many other adventures and beauty. We have been here more times than I can remember.

I've been coming to this campground for some time. Usually early June or late fall.(To avoid the obnoxious partiers). This park is always clean and well kept. Sites are decent sizes. Multiple different types of sites. RV, Campers, and tent sites. There are handicap sites that will handle wheel chairs better(gravel). Always peaceful here. I always recommend these rustic sites.

Great campground, the road in was a little on the rough side and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous about getting stuck towing a trailer and all but we did fine in the end. The lake is not much use for fishing from shore but with a canoe or small boat or something there are some fish to be had. That said I certainly understand that there are better fishing opportunities readily available at other spots nearby. It is a very pretty location. Large campground with lots of sizeable spots and it was pretty quiet in the fall when we were there.

(Summary: Beautiful and peaceful during the week, much more crowded on the weekend.) My husband and I camped at Pigeon River State Forest Campground and came to Pickerel Lake twice during our stay. The first day was gorgeous: blue skies, quiet lake, peaceful kayak. The water is so clear and blue! We spotted a bald eagle flying overhead as we were kayaking. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to come back the next day (a Saturday). The lake was still beautiful, but unfortunately much more crowded and noisy. A giant inflatable swan took your attention away from the natural beauty of the lake. On another trip up north we stopped by again and did a little fishing. My sister caught frogs for bait along the shoreline and caught a few fish, but we didn't really catch anything using worms. It wa

Awesome place. Maintained very well, with very tidy campsites. Some of them are a little close to each other, but not all. Plenty of hiking, fishing, and kayaking opportunities around.