How much does camping cost at Highland Group Camp?

Camping fees at Highland Group Camp range from $12/night. Prices may vary by site type (standard, hookup, premium) and season. Book online to see exact pricing for your dates.

Is Highland Group Camp first-come first-served or reservation?

Highland Group Camp accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Highland Group Camp before I book?

Yes! Highland Group Camp has 5 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Highland Group Camp?

Highland Group Camp does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Can I have a campfire at Highland Group Camp?

Fire policies at Highland Group Camp: Site provides a fire ring for group use; firewood and ice are available for sale at the park contact station.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

Is there cell service at Highland Group Camp?

Cell phone service at Highland Group Camp is generally available. Cell service is available. Coverage may vary by carrier and exact location within the campground.

How many campsites does Highland Group Camp have?

Highland Group Camp has 1 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Highland Group Camp?

Pets are not allowed at Highland Group Camp. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Highland Group Camp?

Highland Group Camp offers: Restrooms. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Highland Group Camp?

Popular activities at Highland Group Camp include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Biking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Highland Group Camp

4.32

34 reviews

Highland Group Camp

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1,060 ft

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$12/night

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1 campsites

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Year-round

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1,060 ft

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1 campsites

Season

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Highland Group Camp

$12.00 - $12.00 / night

Campsite Fees

Cost per night is $12 per site (organizational/group campground).

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

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4.32

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Based on 34 reviews

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"User reviews are largely positive, praising the park's natural beauty, well‑maintained trails, and roomy, secluded group/primitive sites. Visitors repeatedly note quiet evenings (after quiet hours), friendly staff, and good lake scenery."

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Highland Group Camp

42.6328, -83.5562

Best Time to Camp at Highland Group Camp

Summer delivers the most reliable conditions for group camping. Daytime highs reach the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, with nights cooling to the mid-50s or low 60s. Lakes warm enough for comfortable swimming, and long daylight hours stretch group activities late into the evening. Weekends and holiday weeks bring heavier traffic; mid-week visits offer more solitude. Mosquitoes are active during warmer months. Bring repellent.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer has the most reliable conditions; lakes warm enough for comfortable swimming.

Planning Tips

About Highland Group Camp

Highland Group Camp accommodates up to 100 people on a single rustic site at 1,060 feet elevation in Highland State Recreation Area. The $12/night fee covers vault toilets, picnic tables, and a fire ring in a wooded setting. No electrical hookups or showers.

Rustic group-use campground suitable for tent and primitive camping; intended for organized groups and families up to 100 people.

Historical Significance

The campground lies within Highland State Recreation Area, which provides access to the Chief Pontiac Trail.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the most reliable conditions for group camping. Daytime highs reach the mid-70s to mid-80s°F, with nights cooling to the mid-50s or low 60s. Lakes warm enough for comfortable swimming, and long daylight hours stretch group activities late into the evening. Weekends and holiday weeks bring heavier traffic; mid-week visits offer more solitude. Mosquitoes are active during warmer months. Bring repellent.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within rolling glacial hills blanketed by hardwood forest. Open meadows and wetlands break up the tree cover, and several lakes dot the terrain, including a no-wake lake suitable for paddling. Trails thread through these varied ecosystems, connecting forests to shoreline. The nearby Haven Hill Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark, preserves a largely undisturbed slice of Michigan's ecological history. Wildflowers fill the meadows in season. The landscape shifts visibly as you move from dense canopy to wetland edge to open water.

Geological RegionRolling glacial hills with hardwood forest, wetlands and open meadows (Highland State Recreation Area)

Scenic ViewsWooded campground setting with views of mature forest and nearby meadows; park visitors also note fields of flowers and lake/shoreline areas elsewhere in the recreation area.

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100 person group limit

Tents

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RV vehicles are not allowed

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Primitive camping is allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com; reservations may also be made by calling the park at (248) 889-3750

Total Campsites1 campsites

Best CampsitesThe group site offers more space and privacy than the main modern campground. Campers consistently describe it as roomy and secluded, set back in the woods away from day-use traffic.

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Highland's Rustic and Equestrian Campground offers 25 campsites open to both equestrian and nonequestrian campers. Each site features a picket pole, fire ring and picnic table. While there are no modern restrooms, vault toilets and a water pump providing potable water are available. There are two accessible sites outfitted with concrete pads (sites 20 and 21).

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

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Activities you can enjoy

Highland Group Camp offers a rustic, trail-focused experience with easy access to the park's multi-use trail network and nearby lake for water recreation.

Hiking

Fishing

Swimming

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Boating

Wildlife viewing

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsVault/porta‑toilets (primitive sanitation), mosquitoes; visitors report occasional road/interstate noise and occasional snakes at the park beach areas.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

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4.3

34 reviews

Recommended

Highland Group Camp is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

User reviews are largely positive, praising the park's natural beauty, well‑maintained trails, and roomy, secluded group/primitive sites. Visitors repeatedly note quiet evenings (after quiet hours), friendly staff, and good lake scenery.

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Scenic, rustic setting; extensive trail network for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; spacious, private group and primitive sites; good beach and lake for swimming and fishing; friendly...

Based on 34 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring your own water and supplies, and plan for a rustic experience (no showers, no hookups). Reserve early for group dates; bring insect repellent and supplies for vault toilets if desired. Firewood...

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Official information for Highland Group Camp from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

There is a 100 person limit for the Organizational Campground. Non-youth groups and families are welcome to use this area. Cost per night is $12/site. Contact the park for more information.

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