Benton Lake Campground
White Cloud, Michigan · 810 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 810 ft (247 m)810 ft247 m
- Land
- Manistee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Hours (may 03-sep 09 00 00-24 00)
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About
Benton Lake is a 33-acre lake completely surrounded by National Forest land. The North Country National Scenic Trail is located off Pierce Drive, about 2 miles east of the campground entrance road. This site is usually quiet, but there are lots of activities, including fishing, swimming, picnicking and hiking. This campground is very popular during hunting season.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Benton Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 1% chance of rain63°40°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 71% chance of rain60°44°
- FriRain Showers, 92% chance of rain54°32°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain55°39°
- SunSunny62°45°
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Location and contact
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