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Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground

MI · Ottawa National Forest

Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (6/10) and eases to its lowest in June (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
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  5. May4
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct–
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1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 10 electric sites
  • 1 water hookups
  • 48 RV sites
  • Max RV length 88 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, SWIMMING SITE

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground?

No daily fee is required unless you leave the campground and park, launch, or use facilities at the Clark Lake Beach and Picnic Area, Clark Lake Canoe Launch, or Crooked Lake Canoe Launch. Use of these locations requires a daily $5.00 per vehicle fee, or a season pass for $30 per vehicle.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is