Rifle River Group Camp

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Rifle River Group Camp
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Rifle River Group Camp
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Campsite Fees
Nightly Fee: Contact the park
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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Rifle River Group Camp
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Nearby supplies
Convenience store/gas station (Sunoco) noted just outside the park entrance

Best Time to Camp at Rifle River Group Camp

Summer brings warm sunshine and peak popularity to Rifle River, so plan ahead if you're hoping to snag a spot on weekends or holidays when the park fills with fellow nature lovers. The warmer, wetter months also awaken the insect population, particularly along trails and in wetland areas like Pintail Pond—pack your bug spray and embrace it as part of the authentic wilderness experience.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Warm season with swimming, paddling, hiking; park is peak-popular in summer.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Hardwood forests imply strong fall color and good hiking/scenery opportunities.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Described as warmer, wetter season; activities resume but conditions can be variable/muddy.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5

Little winter information provided; likely cold and lower activity levels without specifics.

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    About Rifle River Group Camp

    Nestled in the rolling, forested hills of northeast lower Michigan, Rifle River Group Camp offers your gateway to one of the region's most diverse recreation areas. Here, towering hardwoods and fragrant conifers frame crystal-clear waters—from the namesake Rifle River winding through the landscape to pristine kettle lakes dotting the terrain. Whether you're here to paddle quiet waters, cast for trout, explore miles of trails, or simply soak in the natural beauty, this heavily forested retreat delivers the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
    This site is identified as Rifle River Group Camp. The broader recreation area includes modern, semi-modern, rustic, and primitive campground loops, but specific site-type details for the group camp are not provided in the source.
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    Rifle River Recreation Area offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, paddling/boating, trout fishing, swimming, biking, and wildlife viewing; these park-wide activities apply to visitors using the Rifle River Group Camp.
    HikingMiles of hiking trails within the recreation area, including the Pintail Pond nature trail and trails leading to an observation tower with scenic views.
    FishingTrout fishing in the Rifle River is highlighted; some inland lakes are fished as well though reviewers noted variable lake fishing success.
    SwimmingMultiple quiet inland lakes with sandy swimming areas and designated swimming beaches are available in the park.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsWildlife commonly observed includes raccoons, porcupines, deer, snapping turtles, and coyotes (coyote vocalizations reported at night). Campers should secure food and manage trash to deter raccoons; wetlands and trails can be very buggy in summer. Some visitors report variable fishing success on certain lakes.

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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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