Access Site
MI
Glidden Lake State Forest Campground
City: Crystal Falls, MI
County: Iron County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.07165501, -88.23798106
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls, MI
1.9 mi away
Paint River near Alpha, MI
2.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Located 5.7 miles southeast of Crystal Falls via M-69 East, this rustic state forest campground offers a gravel boat launch with day-use access to Glidden Lake. The launch serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore this peaceful inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A sandy swim area and walking trails add to the recreational appeal of the site.
The campground operates on a rustic model with vault toilets, hand-pump water, and 23 campsites suitable for tents and small trailers—no hookups available. Note that a **Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry**. Pack out all garbage, as there are no on-site trash facilities. The peaceful forested setting makes this an ideal base for kayakers and canoeists seeking quiet water access, though visitors should come prepared for primitive conditions.
The campground operates on a rustic model with vault toilets, hand-pump water, and 23 campsites suitable for tents and small trailers—no hookups available. Note that a **Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry**. Pack out all garbage, as there are no on-site trash facilities. The peaceful forested setting makes this an ideal base for kayakers and canoeists seeking quiet water access, though visitors should come prepared for primitive conditions.