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Lake St. Helen is located in northern Michigan, between the cities of West Branch and Roscommon. This natural freshwater lake comprises of what appears to be three lakes joined together, with the Au Branch River flowing out. Although close to the cities, Lake St. Helen itself sits in picturesque isolation surround by only a few local settlements. This, combined with its excellent fishing and recreational opportunities, make Lake St. Helen the ideal place to take an RV rental. Access to the lake with a rental RV is made easier with both Highway 18 and Interstate 75 passing the southern shores. The many campgrounds peppered around the county make camping with an RV simple.

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Getting Outdoors

The keen anglers among you will be pleased to hear that Lake St. Helen is a paradise for fishermen and women. The lake is home to a wide range of fish species, each one with its own unique sporting characteristics. Lake St. Helen is most famous for its bluegill fish - a bluegill festival has been held here every year for decades. The waters also hold abundant numbers of largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, northern pike, and walleye. Lake St. Helen campers can fish from the eighteen miles of shore or from a boat out on the water. Whichever method anglers choose, they are rarely unsuccessful when fishing at Lake St. Helen.

Camping at Lake St. Helen

For those RV camping at Lake St. Helen, there are a number of choices, all depending on the camper's preferences and how close they wish to be to the lake. Beaver Trail Campground, west of the lake, offers a wide range of amenities to RV campers. Full hookups are provided, including 20, 30 amp electric, water, and sewage. A dump station and RV storage unit is also available at Beaver Trail Campground. Many pull-thru sites are located here, so big rigs are more than welcome.

Exploring the Area

Those with an interest in Michigan's rural history should head north to the city of Grayling and visit the ‘Hartwick Pines Logging Museum.' Situated among some of the last remaining white pines, this museum has a range of exhibits depicting the history of the logging industry here, when Michigan was the leading lumber provider in the entire nation. The museum also recreates a bunkhouse, cook’s shack, mess hall, and blacksmith shop for visitors to explore, providing an insight into daily life in late 19th century Michigan. Throughout the summer here, costumed performers demonstrate the activities of an 1890’s logging camp.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake St. Helen

Tom D.

November, 2025

Kimberly was awesome to work with. Communications were always on point and in a timely manner. The camper was exactly as described, clean and comfortable with extra touches everywhere. I highly recommend renting this camper and working with Kimberly through Outdoorsy!
2022 Gulfstream Ameri-lite “Nature Chaser”
2022 Gulfstream Ameri-lite “Nature Chaser”
Miao W.

October, 2025

It’s my first time renting an RV for a family weekend. Casey had made sure I received all the instructions and is reachable by text for any questions. I very much enjoyed the RV and the opportunity to take it to a trip.
2017 Jayco Redhawk - Family Adventures Await
2017 Jayco Redhawk - Family Adventures Await
Brody B.

October, 2025

Was fully stocked and the hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with!
2024 Forest River Salem (DELIVERY ONLY)
2024 Forest River Salem (DELIVERY ONLY)

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