US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Au Train, Alger County, Michigan. Run by United States Forest Service.
| Operator | United States Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Fee | No |
| Phone | (906) 428-5800 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recarea/?recid=13318 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
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This isolated, quiet, family type camping area is located on the east side of Hovey Lake. It is a good place for canoeing, bird watching, or just enjoying nature¿s surroundings. There are 4 campsites, each with a table and fire ring. Toilets and drinking water are available. Swimming conditions in this lake are not good due to shallow water and the mucky bottom. Some northern pike, black bass, and panfish can be caught here. The 99 acre Hovey Lake is the headwaters of the Indian Wild and Scenic River and offers good trout fishing. There is a carry-in boat access near the entrance of the campground.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Hovey Lake Campground is in Au Train, Alger County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.