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Campgrounds in Michigan
40 public campgrounds in Michigan's national forests, parks and lakes. 37 of them have no electric hookups.
40campgrounds
1,535campsites
3with electric sites
34allow pets
Parks and forests in Michigan
Hiawatha National Forest
17 campgrounds in Michigan
Huron-Manistee National Forests
15 campgrounds in Michigan
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
3 campgrounds in Michigan
Ottawa National Forest
3 campgrounds in Michigan
All campgrounds in Michigan
| Campground | Area | Nearest town | Sites | Electric | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Train Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 33 | None | 60 ft |
| Ausable River Camping | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Oscoda | 101 | None | 40 ft |
| Bay Furnace Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 49 | None | 65 ft |
| Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 24 | None | 50 ft |
| Black River Harbor Campground | Ottawa National Forest | Ironwood | 37 | None | – |
| Bowman Bridge Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | 17 | None | 50 ft | |
| Brevoort Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 71 | None | 45 ft |
| Camp Seven Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 39 | 12 | 60 ft |
| Carp River Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 20 | None | 45 ft |
| Colwell Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 40 | 7 | 60 ft |
| D.H. Day Campground | Empire | 82 | None | 35 ft | |
| Grand Island National Recreation Area | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 18 | None | – |
| Hurricane River Campground | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Munising | 21 | None | 42 ft |
| Island Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 11 | None | 45 ft |
| Island lake Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Mio | 17 | None | 70 ft |
| Kneff Lake Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Mio | 27 | None | 80 ft |
| Lake Michigan At Manistee Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | 53 | None | 54 ft | |
| Lake Michigan At St. Ignace Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 33 | None | 45 ft |
| Lake Ottawa Campground | Ottawa National Forest | Iron River | 31 | None | – |
| Little Bay de Noc Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 38 | None | 60 ft |
| Lyman Lake Campsites | Hiawatha National Forest | Rapid River | 10 | None | 40 ft |
| Mack Lake ORV Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Mio | 41 | None | 90 ft |
| Meadows ORV Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Mio | 12 | None | 99 ft |
| Monocle Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 42 | None | 80 ft |
| Monument Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Oscoda | 19 | None | 50 ft |
| Nichols Lake South Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Manistee | 28 | None | 65 ft |
| Pete's Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 48 | None | 75 ft |
| Peterson Bridge Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Wellston | 31 | None | 64 ft |
| Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Munising | 72 | None | – |
| Platte River Campground | Empire | 171 | 90 | 40 ft | |
| Rollways Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Hale | 19 | None | 55 ft |
| Round Lake Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | National City | 33 | None | – |
| Sand Lake Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | 44 | None | 40 ft | |
| Seaton Creek Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Manistee | 19 | None | – |
| Soldier Lake Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | St. Ignace | 44 | None | 75 ft |
| Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping | Ottawa National Forest | Watersmeet | 50 | None | – |
| Three Lakes Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Strongs | 10 | None | 20 ft |
| Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Munising | 36 | None | 36 ft |
| Wagner Lake Campground | Huron-Manistee National Forests | Mio | 12 | None | 70 ft |
| Widewaters Campground | Hiawatha National Forest | Munising | 32 | None | 58 ft |
Gear for camping in Michigan
Portable power stations
Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.
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Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.
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More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public campgrounds are in Michigan?
This guide lists 40 campgrounds in Michigan that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 1,535 campsites between them.
Which Michigan campgrounds have electric hookups?
3 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.
What are the largest campgrounds in Michigan?
Platte River Campground (171 sites), Ausable River Camping (101 sites), D.H. Day Campground (82 sites).