Ess Lake State Forest Campground

5 mi northwest of Hillman, MI · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

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May–Sepbest months

About Ess Lake State Forest Campground

Where: 5 mi northwest of Hillman, MI · 45.1087, -83.9822

Weather by month

27°

11°Jan

29°

11°Feb

40°

19°Mar

53°

30°Apr

67°

41°May

76°

51°Jun

81°

55°Jul

79°

54°Aug

71°

47°Sep

57°

37°Oct

43°

28°Nov

32°

19°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.

Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: The Headlands (Dark Sky Park), 60 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 5.2 mi
Propane: 12 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

Camps nearby

Emerick Park Campground 5.2 mi
Thunder Bay Resort RV Park 5.8 mi
Jackson Lake State Forest Campground 8.9 mi
Killion's Landing Campground 9.5 mi
Clear Lake State Park Campground 10 mi
Jack's Landing Camprground 10.1 mi