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Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Bass Lake, Bass Lake Trail, Pike Lake, Spring Lake, Crooked Lake, Popular Creek, Miller Creek, Escanaba River State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to motorcycles only, this motorcycle trail forms a long loop that winds through a scenic hardwood forest with thick bushes and fern foliage. The trail is narrow, twisty and hard pack with some sandy sections.
The staging area is small but there is room for a few trailers. Camping can be found a short distance away at Pike Lake, which has a small but pleasant primitive campground and direct trail access. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
There is no fee charged to ride but all machines must display a current Michigan ORV Sticker.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MI ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (28 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Bass Lake and Pike Lake State Forest Campground Fees |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Gwinn, MI | ||
| From: Gwinn, MI
1) Take SR-35 west about 5 miles 2) Turn left on Chain Lake Trail, continue 2.3 miles 3) Veer left on W. Crooked Lake Lane, continue 1.1 miles 4) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
| Comment | MI ORV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | Bass Lake State Forest Campground (906) 339-4461 (906) 346-9201 dnr-reservations@michigan.gov www2.dnr.state.mi.us |
| Contact Info | Pike Lake State Forest Campground (906) 346-9201 www2.dnr.state.mi.us |
Bass Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/5/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 26 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 1300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | All | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Neil's Mobil Mart (906) 346-7844 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Gwinn |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (NW) | Country Village RV Park (906) 486-0300 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (NW) | Country Village RV Park (906) 486-0300 |
| Campground | On Site | Bass Lake Campground (906) 346-9201 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Larry's Family Foods (906) 346-6103 |
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