Camping · Michigan
Hemlock Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Coordinates
- 44.2325, -85.5039
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground is located on the west end of Lake Mitchell near Cadillac. The lake is 1,600 acres and nearly surrounded by residences. The west end of the lake is marshy and good for wildlife viewing. The lake is not good for swimming at this end, due to milfoil and other plants.
From the USFS.
Is Hemlock Recreation Area free?
No. Hemlock Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Hemlock Recreation Area?
From Cadillac: Travel west on M-55 for 1.3 miles. Turn right and travel north on S. Mitchell Lake Dr. for 1.4 miles.
Nearby
- PETERSON BRIDGE14.6 mi
- Peterson Bridge South Campground14.7 mi
- SEATON CREEK CAMPGROUND17.4 mi
- Seaton Creek Recreation Area17.5 mi
- Red Bridge River Access Site18.1 mi
- Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites18.1 mi
- Government Landing Access19.1 mi
- Old Grade Campground21.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
