Welcome to Black Creek State Forest Campground, your ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Michigan. Nestled along W Saginaw Rd & N W River Rd in Sanford, our campground provides easy access to nature's wonders while offering modern amenities and affordable rates.
Our campground is part of the "Campgrounds & RV Parks" category, designed to cater to both tent campers and RV owners. We take pride in providing a hassle-free camping experience with a streamlined permit system. Simply fill out your permit at our unmanned station, place it in the designated window, and drop payment in the provided envelope—making check-in quick and efficient.
Facilities & Services: At Black Creek State Forest Campground, we ensure your stay is comfortable with:
Environment & Natural Features: Surrounded by the serene beauty of Black Creek State Forest, our campground offers a tranquil setting with dense tree cover ideal for hammock enthusiasts. While the creek isn't swimmable, nearby access points within 10 minutes provide perfect spots for water activities. The area is a haven for nature lovers, offering trails and scenic views that make your camping experience unforgettable.
Customer Feedback: Our campers love us for our affordability and cleanliness. Recent reviews highlight:
Why Choose Us? Experience nature without compromising on comfort. Our campground is perfect for families, couples, and solo adventurers looking to connect with nature while enjoying modern conveniences. Whether you're here for a quick weekend getaway or an extended adventure, Black Creek State Forest Campground offers the ideal mix of affordability, convenience, and natural beauty.
Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of Black Creek State Forest Campground. Your next camping adventure awaits!
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
The entrance has the permits right at the front. Its a manless stand where you fill out the permit place it in the window and put the money in the associated envelope of your permit. The campsites are pretty spacious. There is a dumpster. A water fountain and onsite porterpotties. Great trees for hammocks. The water isn't swimmable but located within 10 mins are water access points. Campsite 4 is downhill and we got flooded and had to divert water but it was warm the rain didn't stop us from having a blast
Beautiful campground with nice fireplaces and amazing views of the creek. Plenty of campsites at Only 20$ for the nightly fee with clean bathrooms. I highly recommend, if in this area.
This is a party park, beer bottles caps all over each site. The low lifes on site 6 were up until 3am. There hearing must go bad when they drink because the more they drank the the louader they got and higher the radio volume got. 09/08/2019 . The outhouse toilet seat are very low to the floor. Very hard to get off the pot if you have bad knees. Never did find the boat launch, banks along Back Creek very steep to walk down. Good luck. Wilson State Park is suppose to manage this park, all they do is collect the money from the steel post at the registration box and leave.
A small, wooded campground tucked away on the west side of Sanford Lake, which is empty currently. ( Scheduled to be a lake again in 2027?) The campground is on the Black Creek, which still retains about the same level of water it always has ( due to it being held back from draining by a culvert at the West River Rd bridge) The creek is quite large in front of the campground, approximately 50 yards wide. A popular spot for Crappe fishing in the winter and spring, after the lake returns again. There's a store and gas station close by and an abundance of state forest areas adjacent to the campground. One can find trails in the forest that go miles north, south and west. When the lake returns, a camper will be able to take a boat out into Sanford Lake from the campground thanks to the rebuilt West River Rd bridge over the creek, which is now large enough for a small watercraft to travel under. This area is treated for mosquitoes, along with neighborhoods in the area. Nice campground, always quiet and almost never full with large lots spread out over several loops.
Such a great little campground hidden away.
Quiet little campground with Big lots peaceful out there can hear the sounds of the birds and nature calling