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$17/night
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52 campsites
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Year-round
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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$17/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
52 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
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44.6231, -85.7632
Bass anglers and paddlers who want a real waterfront site on the cheap. West-facing sites on the 600 loop catch sunsets straight across the lake, and Simple Adventures rents kayaks and paddleboards right in the park. Midweek in summer is the sweet spot.
Hot showers are non-negotiable for your group. The rustic loop has none; you'd have to walk over to the Duck Lake modern side. No hookups, no flush toilets, and the vault smell bothers some reviewers. Also check the MDOT US-31 detour before you drive in.
Official information for Interlochen Green Lake-Rustic from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
To upgrade the park's water & sewer system and beach toilet bldg, the modern campground and day-use area east of J. Maddy Parkway will close this season. Duck Lake Boating Access Site will remain open through July 8. After July 8, the site may intermittently open (depending on construction). The Green Lake boating access site and rustic campground will remain open, but the sanitation station will be unavailable. If you’re arriving for your rustic campsite reservation, you can proceed to your campsite and a staff person will come to you. A proposed $3.57 million in federal relief funding from Gov. Whitmer's Building Michigan Together Plan made these and other renovations possible.
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Summer delivers the best conditions. Daytime highs typically sit between 70 and 85°F, nights cool into the 50s and 60s. The water warms enough for comfortable swimming, and boating traffic picks up without overwhelming the rustic loop. Weekends draw moderate crowds; midweek stays are quieter. The campground stays noticeably calmer than the Duck Lake modern side even during peak season.
“Summer delivers the best conditions…water warms enough for comfortable swimming; boating picks up.”
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Rustic campground on Green Lake with basic facilities: vault toilets and hand-pump water. No electric or sewer hookups at sites; park store and modern-loop facilities are located on the Duck Lake (modern) side of the park.
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