Description

With its sweeping panoramic reach and immaculate horizon line, you might be tempted to forget Lake Michigan is just a lake. A stay at well-maintained, thoroughly-accommodating Lake Michigan Recreation Area is your ticket to summer fun on the beach and surrounding trails (including Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area). With a close-knit site setup in one of the most beautiful areas in the state, you can enjoy swimming, fishing, picnicking or visitor programs with your fellow campers. Sure, Lake Michigan may just be a lake, but it’s still pretty Great!
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
51 sites
Up to 8 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Snow sports
Swimming
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Lake Michigan Recreation Area.

Beach
Cave
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Jill
Jill W.
recommends this listing.
January 29th, 2019

One of the best kept secrets in Michigan, this campground has beautiful, large sites covered with trees, and within walking distance of Lake Michigan.

Hipcamper Adam
Adam P.
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December 7th, 2017

If you search well enough or in advance you can find some secluded spots to post up up for some amazing summer weekends.

Hipcamper Kate
Kate M.
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September 19th, 2017

We stayed at the free campsites just east of the recreation area in the national forest. There is a long dirt road called Green Road in the national forest with signs that say to not park on the west side of the road. Lots of great open campsites with fire rings. No amenities in the national forest.

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February 1st, 2019
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March 21st, 2017
Park
Huron-Manistee National Forests
State
Michigan
Country
United States
Phone Number
231-723-0141
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
44.152° N, 86.194° W
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Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 3 Sites
(Up to 50 people per site)
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Tent / RV / Trailer: 48 Sites
(Up to 8 people per site)