Ferdinand State Forest Campground
Ferdinand State Forest Campground
Ferdinand State Forest Campground offers 57 primitive camping sites with picnic tables and grills on a first-come, first-served basis, featuring vault toilets and seasonal drinking water.
The campground provides access to Ferdinand Lake for fishing and boating (electric trolling motors only), with rowboat and canoe rentals available mid-April through October, plus a swimming beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
An entrance fee applies ($7 for in-state, $9 for out-of-state vehicles) during gate operation from mid-May through October, and major campground improvements including electricity to each site are underway with completion expected in early 2026.
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