Black Creek State Forest Campground

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Escape to Fort Custer Campground, where spacious, shaded sites nestle within 3,000 acres of beautiful recreation area, putting you steps away from scenic trails and sparkling lakes. This welcoming, family-friendly campground offers modern amenities during the warmer months and even welcomes winter adventurers seeking a snowy retreat.

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Gather your group for an authentic outdoor experience at Fort Custer's two rustic group camps, each welcoming up to 60 people. Both sites come equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets, creating the perfect basecamp for your adventure—just note that Whitford Lake offers convenient hand-pump water access, while Kalamazoo River groups will want to stock up at the park office or main campground.

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Tucked into a canopy of towering hardwoods, Deep Lake Rustic Campground offers 78 secluded sites where the forest meets the water. This back-to-basics retreat in Yankee Springs keeps things authentically simple—vault toilets, hand-pump water, and no electrical hookups—letting you disconnect surrounded by nature, with select sites perched right along Deep Lake's peaceful shoreline.

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Nestled on the sandy shores of Gun Lake, this modern campground welcomes you into a canopy of mature forest where waterfront adventures meet woodland serenity. With a beautiful swimming beach, boat access, and miles of nearby trails winding through Yankee Springs Recreation Area, you'll find the perfect balance of lakeside relaxation and outdoor exploration—though you'll want to book early for those coveted waterfront sites during popular summer weekends.

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Nestled in the heart of Yankee Springs Recreation Area near Gun Lake, this rustic equestrian haven welcomes horse lovers with 25 thoughtfully designed campsites featuring corrals or picket poles for your four-legged companions. With vault toilets, a central hand pump, a communal fire circle, and a convenient manure pit, you'll find everything needed for a comfortable backcountry horse camping experience.

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Fort Custer Recreation Area

Fort Custer Recreation Area

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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.

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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Adventure awaits at these ten secluded hike-in campsites, nestled among whispering jack pines and fragrant junipers just a mile down the trail from the parking area. Your sandy dune retreat sits mere steps from Lake Michigan's shoreline, offering a true backcountry experience with essential amenities including vault toilets, hand-pump water, fire rings, and summer shower access at the nearby Pines Campground bathhouse.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.