About Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
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Reviews (224)
What Guests Are Saying
Sylvania Wilderness offers stunning natural beauty, with well-maintained campsites and friendly staff, making it a favorite destination for backcountry camping. While some reviewers noted the need for better trail markers and experienced issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is highly regarded, particularly in late September when the area is quieter. Many visitors appreciated the pristine lakes, the remoteness of the sites, and the opportunity for memorable outdoor adventures.
What Guests Are Saying
Sylvania Wilderness offers stunning natural beauty, with well-maintained campsites and friendly staff, making it a favorite destination for backcountry camping. While some reviewers noted the need for better trail markers and experienced issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is highly regarded, particularly in late September when the area is quieter. Many visitors appreciated the pristine lakes, the remoteness of the sites, and the opportunity for memorable outdoor adventures.
Review Summary
Cory W
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: CHIPMUNK, Loop: Crooked Lake
jonathan s
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: BASS, Loop: Whitefish Lake
This place is like heaven
Thomas H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: MAPLE-2, Loop: Clark Lake
The water level on the lake was much higher than the last time we were there. The first 2 days was it quite windy. The camp site was very nice and relaxing. Checking in at the ranger station was easy. All in the group are ready to go back.
David H
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: BEAVER-2, Loop: Mountain Lake
It was quite the adventure! We loved everything except the mosquitos!
Location Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
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Sylvania Wilderness
Watersmeet, MI, 49969
United States
Backcountry wilderness campsites can be accessed from the Sylvania Recreation Area by parking at the Clark Lake or Crooked Lake Boat Landings, or from entry points on the perimeter of the wilderness (see map). To reach the Sylvania Entrance Station and Recreation Area: From Watersmeet, travel approximately 3.5 miles west on US 2 to County Road 535 (Thousand Island Lake Road), then drive south on CR 535 approximately 4 miles to the Sylvania Wilderness and Recreation Area entrance.
The campground is accessible via US 2, located approximately 3.5 miles to the north. From US 2, take County Road 535 (Thousand Island Lake Road) south for about 4 miles to reach the Sylvania Entrance Station.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.2447 / -89.3106
Elevation: 554 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
