Hemlock Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 7, 2025 and operates through September 5.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 10:21PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, producing considerable amounts of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will result in blowing and drifting snow, making travel dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
About
Hemlock Recreation Area sits on the western shore of Lake Mitchell, a 1,600-acre lake near Cadillac in the Manistee National Forest. The campground offers a quiet setting at the lake's marshy end, which attracts wildlife but is not suitable for swimming due to milfoil and other aquatic plants. The lake itself is nearly surrounded by residences, giving the area a more developed feel than typical national forest campgrounds. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and a boat launch for accessing Lake Mitchell. Campers should note that potable water is not available on-site. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The facility can accommodate trailers with parking for up to 20 vehicles with trailers. The campground operates seasonally from May through early September and is managed by the Cadillac Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Sites are available for reservation. The location provides convenient access to other nearby recreation areas including Caberfae Scenic Overlook and several cross-country ski and mountain bike trail systems.
Directions
From Cadillac, travel west on M-55 for 1.3 miles. Turn right and travel north on S. Mitchell Lake Drive for 1.4 miles.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (231) 848-7090 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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