Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp

4.73

11 reviews

Quick Facts

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

6 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

6 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp

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Campsite Fees

Nightly fee: contact the park office for current rates.

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Provider

(810) 229-6566

What Campers Say

4.73

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Based on 11 reviews

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"Provided reviews are generally positive (mostly 4–5 stars), praising trails, wooded sites, and suitability for youth or teen groups."

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Best Time to Camp at Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp

Warm months can bring significant mosquitoes and other insects near marshy areas; winter camping is noted as an activity for the park. Plan for seasonal insects and typical southeast Michigan weather patterns.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Best

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

About Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp

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.

Rustic, group-use campground intended for youth organizations with communal group sites.

Weather and SeasonsWarm months can bring significant mosquitoes and other insects near marshy areas; winter camping is noted as an activity for the park. Plan for seasonal insects and typical southeast Michigan weather patterns.

Natural Features and SceneryThe camp sits in a wooded portion of Brighton Recreation Area characterized by mixed hardwood (oak–hickory) forest. The broader park contains lakes, wetlands, and rolling hills, though the group camp itself is primarily forested and shaded.

Geological RegionSoutheast Michigan rolling mixed hardwood forest (oak–hickory) within Brighton Recreation Area.

Campsite details

Total Campsites6 campsites

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsReservations must be made by calling the park office at (810) 229-6566. (General Michigan DNR reservation platform: MIDNRReservations.com)

Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Brighton Recreation Area offers hiking, fishing, swimming, boating/paddling, biking and wildlife viewing; the Three Fires Youth Organizational Camp serves as a wooded group base for organized youth activities. Winter camping is also noted.

Hiking

Access to the park's trail network and the hard‑surfaced Access-to-Recreation Trail linking the youth camp with Bishop Lake and day‑use areas.

Fishing

Fishing opportunities on park lakes, including Bishop Lake; park has boat launch and fishing pier.

Swimming

Swimming beach and day‑use facilities at Bishop Lake within Brighton Recreation Area (accessible by trail or short drive).

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed
Each group site includes a fire ring. For current fire restrictions and rules contact the park office.

Hazards

General hazardsMosquitoes and other biting insects are common in warm months; sound carries through the woods which can amplify noise. No full hookups at group sites; potable water is provided by a hand pump.

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Good to know

Common complaintsNo consistent complaints in the provided reviews; one reviewer noted the park/campground was full in October.

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Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp

Nearby places

Howell and Brighton are the closest towns for supplies and services (distances not specified in source).

Nearby supplies

Supplies and groceries available in nearby towns of Brighton and Howell (no specific store locations provided).

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.7

11 reviews

Top-Rated

Brightonthree Fires Youth Organizational Camp is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Provided reviews are generally positive (mostly 4–5 stars), praising trails, wooded sites, and suitability for youth or teen groups.

Review Summaries

Based on 11 reviews

What Campers Love

Reviewers highlight nice hiking, wooded campsites, activities suited for teens/youth groups, and convenient proximity to Brighton for supplies. Staff at the entrance was noted as friendly in one...

Based on 11 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Call the park to reserve (reservations handled by the park office). Expect the area to fill at times—one reviewer reported it was full in October.

Based on 11 reviews

Camper Quotes

“It is a nice hiking place and a great camping ground.”; “Very typical state park. Went in October and it was full. Nice sites with trees, trails, and activities for teens.”; “Try it. You will like...

Based on 11 reviews