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Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

Sylvania Wilderness, Watersmeet, Michigan, United States

Waves approach a tree covered shore with gray storm clouds in the sky overhead.
The front of a canoe surrounded by a blue lake with another canoe in the distance.
The shore of a lake with trees and a campsite marker post in the distance.
A campsite with a firegrate surrounded by trees with water visible beyond the trees.

Featured amenities

Showers
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About Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

Planning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility.  Encompassing one of the largest tracts of remaining old growth forest in the Midwest, the Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. 34 named lakes are within its boundary. Recreation opportunities include canoeing on Sylvania's undeveloped lakes, hiking through its old growth forest, and camping at one of its 50 designated backcountry campsites.Special rules and regulations are in place to protect the wilderness characteristics of Sylvania. If you are planning a trip, be sure to watch the Sylvania Wilderness Orientation Video and read the "Need to Know" tab on this web page to plan ahead and prepare.

Number of accommodations: 50

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jan 1 to May 14

Sites & Availability

50 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ ASH-1, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ ASH-2, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BADGER-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BADGER-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BALSAM-1, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BALSAM-2, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BASS, Loop: Whitefish Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BEAR-1, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BEAR-2, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BEAVER-1, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BEAVER-2, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BIRCH, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ BOBCAT, Loop: High Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ CEDAR-1, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ CEDAR-2, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ CHIPMUNK, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ COYOTE, Loop: West Bear Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ DEER-1, Loop: East Bear Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ DEER-2, Loop: East Bear Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ EAGLE-1, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ EAGLE-2, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ ERMINE-1, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ ERMINE-2, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ FISHER-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ FISHER-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ FOX-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ FOX-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ LOON, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ LYNX-1, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ LYNX-2, Loop: Mountain Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MALLARD-1, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MALLARD-2, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MAPLE-1, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MAPLE-2, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MINK-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ MINK-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ OSPREY-1, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ OSPREY-2, Loop: Loon Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PERCH-1, Loop: Whitefish Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PERCH-2, Loop: Whitefish Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PIKE-1, Loop: Whitefish Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PIKE-2, Loop: Whitefish Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PINE-1, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PINE-2, Loop: Clark Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PORCUPINE-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ PORCUPINE-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ RACCOON, Loop: High Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ SQUIRREL-1, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ SQUIRREL-2, Loop: Crooked Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night
⛺ WOLF, Loop: East Bear Lake
6 guests
$0.00
/ per night

Location Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping

Address:
Sylvania Wilderness
Watersmeet, MI, 49969
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.2447 / -89.3106

Elevation: 554 feet

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