Michigan Camping
Introduction to Recreation & Camping in Michigan
Everything that makes Michigan special is embodied in our 97 state parks and six state forests! Recreational staples such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and picnicking are just the beginning of all the adventures available to park visitors. Boating, biking, sightseeing, wildlife watching, ice fishing, water skiing, horseback riding, off-roading in your vehicle, nature study, skating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sailboarding or just lounging around and relaxing with family and friends are all available. No matter where you go, there's a state park that offers what you want to do. In Michigan, state parks and state forest campgrounds are dedicated to the visitor's enjoyment. Fill out a Customer Comment card at a state park or recreation area so the DNR knows how you feel about your most recent experience. A Michigan state park motor vehicle permit, available at each park entrance gate, is required at all state parks. Visitors ... [Read More]
GO-Get Outdoors
General Camping Information ... GO-Get Outdoors celebrates outdoor recreation and the role it plays improving the quality of life in Michigan. Whether biking, hiking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting or simply exploring nature, park and recreation facilities provide opportunities for everyone of all ages and all backgrounds to enjoy our state's diverse natural resources. Participants can improve their health and show their support for Michigan's recreation opportunities. ... [Read More]
Trails and Pathways
Take your horse camping with you or enjoy a trail ride at a scenic Michigan state park. Stables and rentals are available for those who do not own their own horse. ... Explore four seasons of fun and the great outdoors with the updated DNR Camping and Recreation Guide. Find your favorite Michigan State Park or Forest Campground and Pathways. ... Michigan's Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail stretches east and west from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan and north an south from Grayling to Mackinac. Maps and camping information are available through the Michigan Trail Riders Association. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
backpacking, overnight camping, modern camping; and camping in yurts, teepees, tipis, and tents ... camping in developed sites, resorts, cabins; primitive camping, ... Take precautions against camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal camping area ... [Read More]
2005 State Park Motor Vehicle Permits Now Available
A4: This designation was established after repeated complaints from people who tow in a smaller car on a motor home and use the motor home as their stationary camping unit. Visitors may set up the main vehicle which bears the required annual Motor Vehicle Permit on a camp site and use the towed vehicle to tour around the area. Before, they would have to purchase a second, full-priced MVP. Now, vehicles towed into the park are eligible for the $6 permit, valid only for the length of their stay. The Duplicate Towed Vehicle Permit may only be used in conjunction with an annual sticker, not a daily pass. ... [Read More]
Michigan's Surgeon General Endorses Project GO-Get Outdoors
GO-Get Outdoors celebrates outdoor recreation and the role it plays with improving the quality of life in Michigan. Whether biking, hiking, trail running, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting or simply exploring nature, park and recreation facilities provide opportunities for every one of all ages and all backgrounds to enjoy the state’s diverse natural resources. Participants can improve their health while supporting recreation opportunities. ... [Read More]
Recreation & Camping
It's not too early to apply for a volunteer Campground Host any Michigan State Park, Recreation Area or State Forest Campground for the 2005 camping season. ... Find out the amenities offered by different types of campsites, cost of one night of camping, an ORV license, a snowmobile permit or a boat launch permit. ... You are never more than half an hour from a Michigan State Park, State Forest Campground, State Recreation Area or State trail system. Use this map to find a facility suitable to your camping and recreation needs! ... [Read More]
Department of Natural Resources
GO-Get Outdoors celebrates outdoor recreation and the role it plays with improving the quality of life in Michigan. Whether biking, hiking, trail running, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hunting or simply exploring nature, park and recreation facilities provide opportunities for every one of all ages and all backgrounds to enjoy the state's diverse natural resources. Participants can improve their health while supporting recreation opportunities. ... [Read More]
General Camping Information
Strike out on your own, and try camping off the beaten path by getting your own Dispersed Camping Permit. ... Explore four seasons of fun and the great outdoors with the updated DNR Camping and Recreation Guide. Find your favorite Michigan State Park or Forest Campground and Pathways. ... • State Forest Camping Registration Information ... [Read More]
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