Jewell Lake Campground
Area Status: Open
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Huron Shores Ranger Station |
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Operational Hours: | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. |
Area Amenities: | Boat ramp, Parking |
Fees: | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping -
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Permit Info: | Special Use Permit -
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Open Season: | May 3 - October 31 |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | May 15 to September 13 |
Restrictions: | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
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Closest Towns: | Harrisville, Curran, Barton City |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | Huron Shores Ranger Station - (989) 739-0728 |
Information Center: |
General Information
Directions:From Harrisville -
- Travel west on M-72 for 14.5 miles.
- Turn right and travel north on Sanborn Rd. for 2 miles.
- Turn left and travel west on FR 4601. for .5 miles.
General Notes:
Location - Jewell Lake
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
- Hoist Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
- Horseshoe Lake Campground
- Horseshoe Lake Boat Launch
- Reid Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
- Sprinkler Lake
- South Branch Pine River
- Pine River Campground
County - Alcona
Seasonal and Other Information -
- Gated when closed.
Activities
Sand Play
Amenities -
- Beach
The beach is located near the campground. There is no parking for the beach; however, parking is available at the boat launch.
Campground Camping
Amenities -
- Hand Pumps
- Pedestal Grills
No. of Sites | Single: 32 |
Reservation Info | No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served. |
Sleeping Shelter | No |
RV Camping
Amenities -
- Hand Pumps
- Pedestal Grills
No. of Sites | Single: 32 |
Reservation Info | No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served. |
Pavement Type for Parking | Dirt/Sand |
Hookup - Water | No |
Vehicle Clearence | Medium |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Size Restrictions | 25 Ft. or Less |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fishing Mode | Boat, Shore, Wade |
Fish Species | Sunfish, Bass, Pike, Walleye |
Fishing Platform | No |
Cleaning Station | No |
Water Temperature | Cold |
Accessible Platform | No |
Fishing Method | Fly, Pole |
Water/Flow Level | Maximum Depth: 27 feet |
Picnicking
Amenities -
- Hand Pumps
- Pedestal Grills
No. of Sites | 2 |
Reservation Info | No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served. |
Boating - Motorized
Trailer Parking | Yes |
Size Restrictions | 0 - 25 Feet |
Type of Craft | Fishing Boats, Bass Boats, Dinghies, Electric Boats, Flat Boats, Jon Boats |
Motor Type | Gas, Electric |
Fuel availability | No |
Marina/Mooring | No |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Trailer Parking | Yes |
Size Restrictions | None |
Type of Craft | Canoe, Kayak |
Swimming
Amenities -
- Beach
Water Temperature | Cold |
Amenities
Parking: | 32 vehicle capacity |
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Boat ramp: | Gravel |