Co Road H58 and Ross Lake Road
Melstrand
Michigan,
(906) 452-6227
www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=660&type=SFCG
Ross Lake State Forest Campground is a campground or RV park located in Melstrand.
This rustic campground is located on Ross Lake and offers excellent paddling and fishing opportunities. The lake is often fished for bluegill, pike and largemouth bass. The forested campground does not provide views of the lake, but there is a narrow, steep pathway between sites #3 and #4 that lead down to the lake. Some campsites also have narrow, steep pathways that provide water access. A boat launch is less than ¼ mile north of the campground where kayaks and canoes can be launched easily. The campground is fewer than 10 miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Local dining options close to Ross Lake State Forest Campground include Bear Trap Inn approximately 3.9 km away.
Places to stay within 20km of Ross Lake State Forest Campground include Northern Nights Resort On Autrain Lake located at N6684 Forest Lake Road, North Country Cabin, The Seney Country Inn Motel And Restaurant located at 307 Highway M-28 approximately 19.4 km away, Catchin' Crickets Campground & Vacation Rental, and Cusino Lake State Forest Campground located at H-52 & Co Road 450.