Genes Pond State Forest Campground - Felch,
Genes Pond State Forest Campground in Felch, Michigan, is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry friends. This scenic and peaceful location offers pet-friendly trails and plenty of spaces for you and your dog to explore the great outdoors together. With its tranquil lake, easy kayak access, and opportunities for fishing, the campground stands out as a unique spot among dog parks in Felch. Wildlife sightings, such as deer, rabbits, and the occasional loon or wolf howl, add a true Yooper hiking experience.
The campground is great for families, featuring public restrooms and onsite parking, plus tent sites for an authentic camping adventure. While specific off-leash and dog park amenities like fenced areas are not present, dogs are welcome to join owners on their camping, fishing, and hiking adventures in a natural setting. Please remember to observe standard leash requirements and bring your own dog waste bags. The rustic charm, lightly trafficked sites, and proximity to a fully stocked gas station in nearby Sagola ensure a comfortable visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed at Genes Pond State Forest Campground.
- Are there restrooms available for owners? Yes, public restrooms are available onsite.
- Where is the best place to park? There is onsite parking available at the campground.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? There is a lake at the campground, and lake frontage near the boat landing looked swimmable, although there isn’t a designated dog swim beach.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, pet-friendly hiking trails are available in and around the campground.
- Is the campground good for kids? Yes, Genes Pond is described as good for kids and offers kid-friendly hikes.
Reviews
It was a quiet little spot with only one camper besides us!
Clean quiet and peaceful well worth the stop if your in the area, especially if your trying to do some kayaking or fishing.
Buddy and I took our kayaks out to paddle across the lake the other day (late April) and got a bit wet and cold, but we had fun and it’s a great place to go fishing or camping, or both!
Nice quiet campground, peaceful. The lake is great, and has a boat launch and dock for fishing. We heard wolves howling at night, and woke up to the sound of loons. Deer and rabbits and other wildlife around, so it’s a great Yooper experience. Fully stocked gas station in Sagola only ten miles away. The water is terrible – very rusty and cloudy. There isn’t even one garbage can for trash, and the outhouses don’t seem to be maintained often. The location is a good one, but could be better managed.
Extremely well maintained campground with a nice boat landing adjacent. Lake frontage near the boat landing looked swimmable, though I did not see an actual beach.
A hand pump behind the registration station provided very clear and good tasting water.
Just two sites were taken on the Tuesday afternoon in July when I stopped by. Visitors shouldn’t have any issue finding an open site. The entire campground is first-come, first-served.