Pontiac Lake-Equestrian Campground

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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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Appleton Lake Rustic Campground is a small, wooded campground within Brighton Recreation Area offering a quiet, secluded camping experience among mature oaks with direct access to Appleton Lake and nearby multi-use trails. The site is low‑amenity and focused on tent/backcountry style camping, with vault toilets and a hand pump for potable water rather than showers or electric hookups.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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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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Campground entrance: 5300 McGinnis Road

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.