Brighton Appleton Lake Rustic Campground

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Tucked within the beautiful Portage Lake Unit of Waterloo Recreation Area, this rustic group camping field offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to adventure. Your group will enjoy a primitive setting just steps from Portage Lake's shores, with modern campground amenities nearby and miles of scenic trails waiting to be explored.

Approx. 8400 Loveland Road, Chelsea, Michigan

Nestled along Loveland Road in Chelsea, Michigan, Waterloo Equestrian-Rustic Campground offers 25 spacious grassy sites designed specifically for campers traveling with their horses. Each site comes equipped with a firepit, picnic table, and picket posts, while vault toilets and solar-powered well water serve the campground—with hot showers just a short ride away at Sugarloaf Lake Campground for a small fee. Best of all, you'll have direct access to 21 miles of scenic equestrian trails right from camp, plus a convenient day-use staging area complete with mounting block and pavilion.

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Nestled on the sparkling shores of Sugarloaf Lake, this family-friendly campground offers the perfect blend of modern conveniences and natural beauty. With electric hookups, a sandy swimming beach, and shaded grassy sites beneath mature trees, it's a beloved destination for families seeking a classic Michigan camping experience—though its popularity means cozy spacing during summer weekends.

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Escape to Green Lake Rustic Campground, a hidden gem tucked along the pristine shores of Green Lake in Waterloo Recreation Area. This intimate campground keeps things beautifully simple with classic pit toilets and hand-pump water, offering both waterfront and wooded sites that you can reserve ahead through MIDNRReservations.com.

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Escape into true backcountry solitude at Blind Lake Rustic Campground, a hike-in or paddle-in destination nestled along the scenic Potawatomi Trail. This remote lakeside retreat features 10 primitive campsites with vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and fire rings—perfect for adventurers seeking an authentic wilderness experience just a day's journey from civilization.

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Escape to this hidden gem where towering red pines frame your riverside retreat along the pristine Upper Manistee River. Whether you're launching your kayak from the central staircase, casting a line for trout, or simply listening to the gentle rush of water from your campsite, this rustic, first-come first-served campground offers an authentic wilderness experience year-round with primitive facilities that keep you close to nature.

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Lake Gogebic State Park

Brighton Recreation Area

Three Fires Youth Organizational Camp is a rustic group-use campground within Brighton Recreation Area with six group sites that together accommodate up to 150 people. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; facilities are basic with two shared vault toilets and a hand pump for potable water. Reservations are made through the park office and the campground is intended for youth groups.

Island Lake Recreation Area

Island Lake Recreation Area

Gather your group beneath towering trees at Island Lake's secluded group campsites, where two spacious sites welcome up to 50 campers each for an authentic outdoor experience. With fire pits for evening storytelling, picnic tables for shared meals, and essential amenities like hand-pump water and vault toilets, you'll find everything needed for a memorable group retreat. Reserve your spot by calling the park office.

Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton Equestrian Campground is a small, equestrian-only horse camp tucked into a hardwood forest within Brighton Recreation Area. The rustic campground provides basic horse-centric facilities (picket posts or corrals, fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, manure pits and a nearby potable water faucet) and direct access to the 21-mile Brighton Equestrian Trail.

Brighton Recreation Area

Escape to Murray Lake, a hidden gem tucked into Brighton Recreation Area's oak and hardwood forest. This intimate 25-site campground offers weekend-only camping from Memorial Day through Labor Day, where you'll find just the essentials—vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and direct trailhead access to some of the area's best hiking and mountain biking.

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Escape into the woods at Pines Group-Use, where two distinct camping areas—Upper Pines and Lower Pines—nestle within the beautiful Proud Lake Recreation Area along the Huron River. This rustic retreat offers your group everything you need for an authentic outdoor experience: sheltered gathering spaces, fire rings for evening storytelling, and the simple pleasures of camping among towering trees with the river as your neighbor.

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Escape to Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground, where rustic charm meets waterfront serenity just 4.5 miles northwest of Oscoda. This wooded retreat on the shores of 1,320-acre Van Etten Lake welcomes spontaneous adventurers with first-come, first-serve sites (15-day maximum), many offering direct lake access, along with essential amenities like vault toilets, hand-pump water, scenic footpaths, and a convenient boat launch.

Highland Recreation Area

Gather your group of up to 100 friends and family for an authentic backcountry experience at Highland Group Camp. This rustic organizational campground offers the essentials—picnic tables, a fire ring, and vault toilet—so you can focus on what matters: connecting with nature and each other in a beautiful wooded setting.

Highland Recreation Area

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Discover a hidden gem in the Ogemaw Hills where Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and lakeside serenity. This intimate campground features spacious, wooded sites that put you right on the water's edge, with easy access to scenic ORV trails for adventure seekers. Choose between traditional campsites with vault toilets and hand-pump water, or upgrade your experience in one of five newly added electric cabins.

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Escape to Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp, a peaceful rustic retreat where up to 50 campers can gather beneath towering pines on the shores of a pristine northern Michigan lake. This equestrian-friendly group camp welcomes you with an elevated covered shelter platform, dedicated hammock poles strung between the trees, and essential backcountry amenities including a vault toilet and hand pump for fresh water.

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Saddle up for an authentic equestrian getaway at this 25-site rustic campground, where spacious, sun-drenched sites welcome you and your horses with room to spare for larger trailers. With fire rings, picket poles at every site, and direct access to 17 miles of dedicated riding trails, you'll find everything you need for a memorable backcountry experience—including a pavilion, vault toilets, and hand-pump water to keep things simple and rustic.

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Campground entrance: 5300 McGinnis Road

Escape to Holly–McGinnis Lake, where generously spaced premium campsites offer that coveted 'up north' atmosphere without the long drive. Families will love the convenient playscape, while those seeking a peaceful retreat can spread out and truly unwind in these thoughtfully designed semi-modern sites—just note that this is a rustic experience with no electrical hookups.

Holly Recreation Area

Holly Recreation Area

Tucked away in a peaceful, wooded corner of Holly Recreation Area, this rustic group camp offers the perfect basecamp for youth organizations seeking an authentic outdoor experience. With essential amenities like vault toilets, a hand pump for fresh water, picnic tables, and firepits, your group can disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature while exploring miles of forest trails.

Brighton Recreation Area

Escape to Murray Lake, a hidden gem tucked into Brighton Recreation Area's oak and hardwood forest. This intimate 25-site campground offers weekend-only camping from Memorial Day through Labor Day, where you'll find just the essentials—vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and direct trailhead access to some of the area's best hiking and mountain biking.

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Discover a hidden gem in the Ogemaw Hills where Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and lakeside serenity. This intimate campground features spacious, wooded sites that put you right on the water's edge, with easy access to scenic ORV trails for adventure seekers. Choose between traditional campsites with vault toilets and hand-pump water, or upgrade your experience in one of five newly added electric cabins.

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Saddle up for an authentic equestrian getaway at this 25-site rustic campground, where spacious, sun-drenched sites welcome you and your horses with room to spare for larger trailers. With fire rings, picket poles at every site, and direct access to 17 miles of dedicated riding trails, you'll find everything you need for a memorable backcountry experience—including a pavilion, vault toilets, and hand-pump water to keep things simple and rustic.

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Escape into true backcountry solitude at Blind Lake Rustic Campground, a hike-in or paddle-in destination nestled along the scenic Potawatomi Trail. This remote lakeside retreat features 10 primitive campsites with vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and fire rings—perfect for adventurers seeking an authentic wilderness experience just a day's journey from civilization.

Brighton Recreation Area

Three Fires Youth Organizational Camp is a rustic group-use campground within Brighton Recreation Area with six group sites that together accommodate up to 150 people. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; facilities are basic with two shared vault toilets and a hand pump for potable water. Reservations are made through the park office and the campground is intended for youth groups.

Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton Equestrian Campground is a small, equestrian-only horse camp tucked into a hardwood forest within Brighton Recreation Area. The rustic campground provides basic horse-centric facilities (picket posts or corrals, fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, manure pits and a nearby potable water faucet) and direct access to the 21-mile Brighton Equestrian Trail.

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Escape to Rifle River–Devoe Lake Campground, where towering trees frame a pristine, spring-fed lake perfect for peaceful paddles and refreshing swims. This rustic retreat offers the authentic Northwoods experience—no motors, no hookups, just you and nature in beautifully secluded campsites surrounded by forest.

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Escape to one of Michigan's hidden gems: a intimate four-site campground nestled along the pristine shores of Canoe Lake. This rustic retreat in the state forest offers the perfect basecamp for paddlers and anglers seeking solitude, with easy access to Trail 8 and the stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore just beyond.

107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647

Hidden within a serene red pine plantation along the legendary Au Sable River, Meadow Springs Campground offers an authentic wilderness escape for adventurous souls. This secluded, rustic retreat rewards those willing to leave their vehicles behind at the gate and venture on foot into nature's embrace. Beloved by paddlers navigating the pristine waters of the Au Sable, this hike-in sanctuary provides the perfect basecamp for those seeking solitude and riverside serenity far from the crowds.

400 E. Munising Ave, Munising, MI, 49862, USA

Tucked away in nature's embrace, Bermuda Campsite offers an intimate escape just 75 yards from the crystalline waters of Lake Superior and the pristine sands of Murray Bay Beach. This hidden gem on Grand Island provides the perfect balance of rustic charm and thoughtful amenities, where you'll find everything needed for a comfortable wilderness stay—from a convenient latrine and secure food storage options to a welcoming fire ring surrounded by benches, complete with provided firewood for those magical evening gatherings under the stars.

5685 Lake Michigan Road

Nestled between the crystalline waters of Lake Michigan and the meandering Platte River, this beloved campground serves as your gateway to endless outdoor adventures. With miles of scenic hiking trails weaving through diverse landscapes and thoughtfully maintained facilities that enhance rather than intrude upon the natural setting, Platte River Campground has earned its reputation as one of the region's most sought-after destinations for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

650 North Michigan Ave., Baldwin, MI 49304

Nestled along the pristine waters of the Pere Marquette National Scenic River, Claybanks Campground offers an authentic wilderness retreat where anglers cast their lines for elusive brown trout and nature enthusiasts discover tranquility beneath towering pines and oaks. Adventure awaits down the campground's famously steep stairs—a heart-pumping descent that leads to a gravel riverbed perfect for fly-fishing and catch-and-release pursuits. This riverside sanctuary beckons those who seek the gentle rhythm of flowing water and the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat.

19456 W Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI 49715

Nestled along the pristine shores of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay, Bay View Campground invites you to experience the raw beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Here, beneath a canopy of towering pines, rustic campsites offer front-row seats to one of the Great Lakes' most dramatic coastlines. Adventure awaits just moments away, from the thundering cascade of Tahquamenon Falls to the historic beacon of Whitefish Point Lighthouse and the fascinating Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, where tales of maritime history come alive.

Bewabic State Park

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Nestled on the sparkling shores of Sugarloaf Lake, this family-friendly campground offers the perfect blend of modern conveniences and natural beauty. With electric hookups, a sandy swimming beach, and shaded grassy sites beneath mature trees, it's a beloved destination for families seeking a classic Michigan camping experience—though its popularity means cozy spacing during summer weekends.

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Escape to Long Lake State Forest Campground, a hidden gem tucked into the hills above one of Missaukee County's most pristine glacial lakes. This rustic retreat offers the kind of quiet, back-to-basics camping experience that reminds you why you love the outdoors—think towering pines, shimmering water views, and the simple pleasure of a campfire under the stars.