Tahquamenon Falls Group Camp

Hayes State Park

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Tucked within the beautiful Portage Lake Unit of Waterloo Recreation Area, this rustic group camping field offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to adventure. Your group will enjoy a primitive setting just steps from Portage Lake's shores, with modern campground amenities nearby and miles of scenic trails waiting to be explored.

Approx. 8400 Loveland Road, Chelsea, Michigan

Nestled along Loveland Road in Chelsea, Michigan, Waterloo Equestrian-Rustic Campground offers 25 spacious grassy sites designed specifically for campers traveling with their horses. Each site comes equipped with a firepit, picnic table, and picket posts, while vault toilets and solar-powered well water serve the campground—with hot showers just a short ride away at Sugarloaf Lake Campground for a small fee. Best of all, you'll have direct access to 21 miles of scenic equestrian trails right from camp, plus a convenient day-use staging area complete with mounting block and pavilion.

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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 Green Lake Rustic Campground, a hidden gem tucked along the pristine shores of Green Lake in Waterloo Recreation Area. This intimate campground keeps things beautifully simple with classic pit toilets and hand-pump water, offering both waterfront and wooded sites that you can reserve ahead through MIDNRReservations.com.

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Escape into true backcountry solitude at Blind Lake Rustic Campground, a hike-in or paddle-in destination nestled along the scenic Potawatomi Trail. This remote lakeside retreat features 10 primitive campsites with vault toilets, hand-pumped water, and fire rings—perfect for adventurers seeking an authentic wilderness experience just a day's journey from civilization.

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Escape to this hidden gem where towering red pines frame your riverside retreat along the pristine Upper Manistee River. Whether you're launching your kayak from the central staircase, casting a line for trout, or simply listening to the gentle rush of water from your campsite, this rustic, first-come first-served campground offers an authentic wilderness experience year-round with primitive facilities that keep you close to nature.

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Escape to this hidden gem where towering red pines frame your riverside retreat along the pristine Upper Manistee River. Whether you're launching your kayak from the central staircase, casting a line for trout, or simply listening to the gentle rush of water from your campsite, this rustic, first-come first-served campground offers an authentic wilderness experience year-round with primitive facilities that keep you close to nature.

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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 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.

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.

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.

5685 Lake Michigan Road

Nestled between the crystalline waters of Lake Michigan and the meandering Platte River, this beloved campground serves as your gateway to endless outdoor adventures. With miles of scenic hiking trails weaving through diverse landscapes and thoughtfully maintained facilities that enhance rather than intrude upon the natural setting, Platte River Campground has earned its reputation as one of the region's most sought-after destinations for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

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.

19456 W Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI 49715

Nestled along the pristine shores of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay, Bay View Campground invites you to experience the raw beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Here, beneath a canopy of towering pines, rustic campsites offer front-row seats to one of the Great Lakes' most dramatic coastlines. Adventure awaits just moments away, from the thundering cascade of Tahquamenon Falls to the historic beacon of Whitefish Point Lighthouse and the fascinating Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, where tales of maritime history come alive.

Bewabic State Park

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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.