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| Au Train Lake Campground |
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Reservation Status:
Not Required
Length of Stay:
14 Days
Number of Sites:
37
Reservation:
No
Season:
Early May - October
From AuTrain, MI, Take M-28 to H03 (Forest Lake Road) south of Au Train. Travel 4.5 miles, passing through the village of Au Train, and turn east onto FR 2276. You will see a Hiawatha National Forest Recreation Area sign at this intersection. Go 0.5 miles to the next sign and turn left (stay on the pavement) until you enter the campground.
Location Information
Au Train Lake Campground opens the "world" to outdoor recreation enthusiasts. At the heart of the recreation area rests the 830-acre lake with a maximum depth of 30 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The large size of the lake provides miles of prime water-skiing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Canoeing is also popular on Au Train Lake and the Au Train River below the lake.The campground offers 37 large, wooded campsites with tables and fireplaces. Drinking water and toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground. Golden Age Passport and Golden Access Passports are accepted. The campground is first-come, first-served. A nearby picnic ground offers tables, grills, drinking water, and toilets. From this area, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking are footsteps away. The Au Train Songbird Hiking Trail is a wonderful interpretive trail that begins near an observation tower that overlooks Buck Bay Creek and Au Train Lake's Buck Bay. A small parking area between campsites #11 and #12 provides access. The forested trail areas offer an opportunity to see such birds as chickadees, cedar waxwings, and nuthatches. From atop the observation platform, near the trailhead, you may see ducks, shorebirds, and perhaps even an eagle or osprey. Bird kits are offered as an accompaniment to your hike. The kits can be picked up in Au Train at the A & L Grocery, Au Train Grocery or Paulson House Museum. A fourth kit is available at the Ranger District office. For more information call 906-387-3700 or 2512. The sandy swimming beach is one of Hiawatha National Forest's suggested beaches. Au Train Lake is a popular location not only because of its sandy swimming area, but also because of its large size and water temperatures that are significantly warmer than that of Lake Superior. Conveniences include a changing house. Fishing is good in Au Train Lake. Anglers typically snag northern pike walleye, and yellow perch. A boat launch is provided in the parking area. This area is large enough to accommodate cars with trailers. Boat rentals are available. Nearby attractions include Scott Falls, Rock River Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, charter fishing, boat tours, and numerous trails including the North Country Trail.
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