Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground (Otsego)

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Clear Lake State Park

Burt Lake State Park

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Burt Lake State Park

Tucked into a wooded corner of Burt Lake State Park, this rustic tent-only site offers youth groups an authentic Michigan camping experience. With space for up to 25 campers and direct access to the park's beautiful southern shoreline, it's the perfect basecamp for creating lasting memories—just call the park office to reserve your dates.

Clear Lake State Park

Gather your group of up to 30 at Clear Lake Group Camp, where rustic charm meets lakeside beauty in one of northern Michigan's most beloved state parks. Your private group area comes equipped with picnic tables and a fire pit, creating the perfect basecamp for swimming, exploring wooded trails, and making memories together on the shores of crystal-clear water.

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Gather your crew for an authentic Michigan camping experience at Petoskey Group Camp, where four intimate sites nestle within the beloved Petoskey State Park. Each site welcomes up to six campers with classic fire pits and picnic tables, while your group of up to 24 can gather under the shared pavilion to grill and swap stories around the hand pump water station.

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Escape to Shupac Lake State Forest Campground, where towering hardwoods frame a peaceful lakeside retreat perfect for those seeking an authentic back-to-basics camping experience. This intimate campground keeps things simple with vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water, and easy water access—letting you focus on what matters most: fishing from your boat, paddling across glassy waters, and reconnecting with nature.

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Tucked into the woods just 2.5 miles southeast of Honor, Platte River State Forest Campground is your gateway to authentic northern Michigan wilderness. This intimate, rustic retreat hugs the banks of the beautiful Platte River, offering first-come, first-served camping with direct river access, basic amenities including vault toilets and hand-pump water, and the kind of peaceful seclusion that makes you forget the outside world exists.

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Escape to Weber Lake State Forest Campground, where 18 intimate tent and small-trailer sites nestle along the pristine shoreline of Weber Lake. This rustic, first-come, first-served gem offers the perfect blend of waterfront serenity and forest adventure, with vault toilets, hand-pump water, and direct trailhead access to the scenic 4.67-mile Lost Tamarack Pathway—all yours for up to 15 days of pure Michigan wilderness.

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Tucked into a peaceful grove along Burt Lake's western shore, Maple Bay State Forest Campground offers the kind of back-to-basics camping experience that brings you closer to nature. With shaded sites nestled near a sandy beach and direct water access for boaters, this rustic retreat operates on a first-come, first-served basis with basic amenities—vault toilets, hand-pump water, and a 15-day stay limit that gives you plenty of time to unwind.

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Escape to Haakwood, a hidden gem tucked into Michigan's state forest where the Sturgeon River whispers through towering hardwoods and pines. This rustic, first-come, first-served campground offers the kind of peaceful seclusion that tent campers and small trailer owners dream about—just you, well-spaced wooded sites, and the essentials (vault toilets and hand-pump well) for an authentic back-to-basics experience.

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Discover a peaceful equestrian haven tucked into Michigan's hardwood forests, where the legendary Shore-to-Shore Trail meets rustic camping at its finest. With nine trailer-accessible sites and a spacious group area that accommodates up to 100 guests, this first-come, first-served campground offers the perfect basecamp for riders exploring the region's scenic trails (15-day stay limit applies).

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Tucked along the peaceful north shore of Lake Marjory, this intimate 10-site campground offers an authentic back-to-basics escape in northern Michigan's forested wilderness. With first-come, first-served sites perfect for tents and small trailers, vault toilets, and hand-pump water, it's rustic camping at its finest—just you, the lake, and up to 15 days to unwind.

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Escape to this hidden gem on Big Bear Lake's north shore, where towering evergreens and hardwoods create your own private woodland retreat. This intimate, rustic campground keeps things beautifully simple—just you, the forest, and steps to a sandy beach on warm, shallow waters perfect for summer swimming.

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Escape to Big Bear Point State Forest Campground, where 14 intimate tent and small-trailer sites nestle along the pristine north shore of Big Bear Lake in Otsego County. This rustic retreat keeps things simple with vault toilets and hand-pump well water, while an on-site boat launch opens up endless possibilities for fishing, paddling, and exploring the lake. Sites are available first-come, first-served for stays up to 15 days.

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Escape to Pine Grove, an intimate six-site gem tucked into the Pigeon River Country State Forest where simplicity meets serenity. This rustic retreat welcomes tent campers and small trailers on a first-come, first-served basis, offering up to 15 days of peaceful riverside camping with vault toilets and fresh artesian well water.

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Escape to Pigeon Bridge State Forest Campground, where ten intimate campsites nestle along the pristine Pigeon River in the heart of Michigan's legendary Pigeon River Country State Forest. This rustic retreat offers the essentials—vault toilets and hand-pumped potable water—while putting you steps away from exceptional trout fishing and miles of scenic trails, all available on a first-come, first-serve basis for stays up to 15 days.

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Tucked away in Michigan's legendary Pigeon River Country, Johnson's Crossing Trail Camp welcomes equestrian groups seeking an authentic backcountry experience along the famed Shore-to-Shore Trail. This gated, rustic retreat accommodates up to 100 riders and their horses with tent and small trailer camping, vault toilets, and fresh water from a submersible pump—everything you need for a memorable trail riding adventure, nothing you don't.

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Tucked away on the peaceful shores of Round Lake in Michigan's Pigeon River Country State Forest, this intimate 10-site campground offers the perfect rustic escape for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. With direct lakeside access, basic amenities including vault toilets and hand-pump water, and a first-come, first-served policy, it's an ideal basecamp for anglers, hikers, and anyone looking to unplug for up to 15 days.

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Escape to Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground, a hidden gem tucked between the tranquil waters of Town Corner Lake and the flowing Black River in Michigan's legendary Pigeon River Country State Forest. This intimate 12-site rustic retreat welcomes tent campers and small trailers on a first-come, first-served basis, offering up to 15 days of unplugged wilderness living with hand-pumped well water and vault toilets.

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Escape to Twin Lakes State Forest Campground, where 11 intimate sites nestle along a forested bluff overlooking the shimmering waters of Twin Lake. This rustic retreat keeps things beautifully simple with vault toilets and hand-pumped well water, operating on a first-come, first-served basis for stays up to 15 days—perfect for those seeking an authentic northern Michigan camping experience.

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Tucked into a peaceful hardwood forest along the Ocqueoc River, this intimate 13-site campground offers the rare chance to fall asleep to the sound of Michigan's Lower Peninsula's only publicly accessible waterfall just steps from your tent. With primitive, first-come first-served sites, a hand-pump well, and vault toilets, it's the perfect base camp for those seeking a genuine back-to-basics experience in the woods.

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Tucked along the tranquil shores of a pristine 52-acre lake, Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground invites you to disconnect and unwind in Michigan's Mackinaw State Forest. This intimate, back-to-basics retreat keeps things refreshingly simple—vault toilets, hand-pumped well water, and the kind of peaceful solitude that makes for perfect fishing mornings and starlit evenings by the campfire.

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Escape to the peaceful shores of Tomahawk Creek Flooding, where 47 rustic campsites spread across two units offer an authentic back-to-basics adventure. This first-come, first-served gem welcomes anglers, wildlife watchers, and ORV enthusiasts seeking a quiet retreat with simple amenities—vault toilets, hand-pump water, and unfiltered access to nature's best.

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Escape to the wooded shores of Tomahawk Lake, where 25 rustic campsites nestle among towering trees along a pristine 40-acre lake. This back-to-basics retreat features a sandy beach perfect for swimming, vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and direct lake access from select sites—plus the legendary High Country Pathway runs right through camp.

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Escape to Jackson Lake State Forest Campground, a hidden gem where rustic charm meets lakeside tranquility. This intimate, first-come, first-served retreat offers vault toilets and hand-pump water, keeping things delightfully simple while you enjoy up to 15 days of boating, fishing, and trail exploration right from your campsite.

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Escape to the peaceful shores of Little Wolf Lake, where 24 rustic campsites nestle among the trees just 3 miles southeast of Lewiston in Montmorency County. This first-come, first-served gem keeps things beautifully simple with vault toilets, hand-pump well water, and a 15-day maximum stay—perfect for those seeking authentic, unplugged lakeside camping with excellent paddling and fishing right from your site.

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Escape to your own slice of wilderness at Avery Lake State Forest Campground, where 16 intimate campsites—including three walk-in tent sites right on the beach—are tucked beneath a canopy of towering hardwoods. This rustic retreat keeps things simple with vault toilets and hand-pump well water, operating on a first-come, first-served basis with stays up to 15 days.

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Escape to this hidden gem nestled along the pristine Pigeon River, deep within Michigan's Pigeon River Country State Forest. This intimate rustic campground features 14 first-come, first-served sites perfect for tent camping and small trailers, where you'll find vault toilets and hand-pump well water—just the essentials for an authentic wilderness experience managed by Otsego Lake State Park (15-day maximum stay).

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Nestled in the scenic Black Mountain area, Black Lake Trail Camp welcomes equestrian adventurers to eight rustic group sites where rolling hills meet dense hardwood forests. This horseback rider's haven features essential amenities including vault toilets and fresh hand-pumped well water, plus direct trail access for stays up to 15 days.

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Escape to the peaceful northern shore of Black Lake at this rustic, first-come-first-serve campground featuring 17 sites nestled among towering hardwoods. With its back-to-basics charm—vault toilets, potable water, and a welcome break from ORV noise—this lower unit offers the perfect summer retreat for campers seeking tranquility on Michigan's seventh-largest inland lake.

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Nestled deep in Michigan's Pigeon River Country State Forest, Elk Hill Group Equestrian Campground welcomes organized riding groups to experience true backcountry adventure. This rustic wooded retreat accommodates up to 100 campers and five equestrian groups, offering essential amenities including vault toilets, hand-pump water, and a sheltering central pavilion where stories are shared after long days on the 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 the peaceful shores of Perch Lake at this rustic state forest campground, where 32 first-come, first-served sites welcome tent campers and trailers year-round. Cast a line from the boat launch with skid pier, paddle the calm waters, and enjoy the simplicity of camping with vault toilets and hand-pump water—just remember that winter adventurers will need to trek in, as seasonal roads aren't plowed.

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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.

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Escape to one of Michigan's best-kept secrets: a tiny, six-site gem tucked along the pristine shores of 140-acre Cusino Lake. This rustic, first-come, first-served campground delivers the ultimate waterfront experience—every single site sits right on the water, surrounded by deep woods and blessed silence.

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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.

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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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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.

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Escape to Culhane Lake State Forest Campground, where rustic simplicity meets waterfront serenity in Michigan's remote eastern Upper Peninsula. This intimate lakeside retreat offers the ultimate back-to-basics experience, with most sites perched right along the shore—perfect for anglers, paddlers, and anyone craving genuine solitude under star-filled skies.

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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.