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Riverside Camping

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents94 acres ¡ Port Clinton, OH
We have a kayak and canoe livery called Portage River Paddling Company. We are nestled on 94 acres on the Portage River. You will be camping in the back of our property along the Portage River. You will be just a 5 minute walk from renting kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant Jenga, goats, Gizmo the 160 pound Sulcata Tortoise, Jasper the iguana and more!
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Stacey M.’s Land

1 site ¡ Tent4 acres ¡ Rockwood, MI
Hi and welcome. You will see the driveway lined with solar lights to guide you to the parking spot in front of the garage. The walk back to the camping area is about 200 yards. Once you pass through the walk way you will come to the opening. Feel free to set your camp site up anywhere you'd like
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Uncle Chuck's Cabin

1 site ¡ Lodging6 acres ¡ Grand Rapids, OH
This property is a great place to enjoy nature. The Metropark has an easement through the canal. Bendview park is nearby. Undeveloped park acreage is near the access road to the east. Fly kites or drones in the grassy field. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are fun winter sports to indulge in. Birds find sanctuary here. Baltimore orioles, Cedar Waxwings bluebirds and pileated woodpeckers pass through. Arrowheads have been found everywhere. Learn more about this land: See nature up close at this secluded getaway a 10 minute walk from South River Road. Enjoy fishing, bird watching, water sports, hiking, campfires and star gazing. Situated on the grassy bank of the Maumee with a natural boat launch. Adjacent to Metropark towpath between Waterville and Grand Rapids. Your fee includes propane and propane lantern, free firewood and gas for the generator, plus use of boat and oars. Property has a fire ring, picnic table, outhouse and ample parking. Cabin has a microwave, Keurig, wood stove, futon, loft with full size bed, 5-gallon thermos of well water, and basic electric from generator. No running water or kitchen. We provide 2 kid's sleeping bags and pillows. We also make the full size bed in the loft. Pet fee $50. Cleaning fee $75.00
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Tails and Trails Horse Farm

1 site ¡ Tent80 acres ¡ Adrian, MI
Tails and Trails Farm is a gorgeous property that sits on 80 acres at the edge of the Irish Hills. We offer a place of healing and support for humans and animals through nature, music, and interaction. Many of our animals are rescues and we use them in a variety of therapies in an effort of healing for human an animal alike. We offer guided trail rides, horseback riding lessons, and pony rides. You can also tour the farm, meet the animals, and hear their stories. We look forward to meeting you!Learn more about this land:Come and enjoy our farm! Tails and Trails is a small family-owned horse farm in the Irish Hills of southeastern Michigan.Our campsite sits in the middle of 30 acres of private woods. There is a fire ring with room for seating and a separate area to place your tent directly adjacent. There is also another sitting area and plenty of options to hang hammocks. The site is about a 10 minute or .5 mile walk through a beautiful wooded trail from the parking area. We do offer our services to bring larger items to the site by utility vehicle upon request. We also offer scheduled horseback trail rides across our 82 acres, for people of all ages. (If you have small children please specify so we can discuss options.) Please send us a message if you are interested to inquire about availability or if there are any questions we can answer. In addition to the many full-size horses, we also have several miniature horses, miniature donkeys, chickens, 5 dogs, barn cats, and a pot-belly pig. All of which love attention from humans of all ages. We are a 420 friendly property as cannabis is legal in Michigan. There are 5 dispensaries in Adrian offering both Recreational and Medical cannabis products for sale. If you would like help or advice about the local market please just ask. This is a pack it in, pack it out campsite. The closest source of potable water is in the barn or about a ten-minute walk from the site. This is a perfect social distancing campsite however you are still only a 10-minute drive to the nearest grocery store and 20 minutes from some great swimming lakes, kayaking, and small-town allure in the Irish Hills area. Ann Arbor is also only a 45-minute drive and has a bounty to offer anyone. We are very familiar with the city and can offer advice or suggestions if you'd like. There is a kayak rental in Tecumseh which is about 15 minutes away where you can do an entire river loop and return to the same place thus requiring only one vehicle. There are also several close lakes where you can drop your own kayak in and explore. If you’d like some more amenities then Walter Hayes State Park or Lake Hudson State Park are both about a 20-minute drive. We have trails throughout the woods and along with our fields for exploring. We welcome guests to wander and enjoy the property while respecting nature and all the things that live here. The area is alive with animals and creatures of all types. Families of deer and turkey call the farm home and don’t be surprised to hear a coyote howl at night. With natural water sources and different types of topography, we are blessed to have a variety of wildlife at our farm.We keep to ourselves however are more than happy to accommodate reasonable requests and appreciate others getting to enjoy the beauty and serenity the country can offer.We welcome all humans of good character that show love to each other and the Earth. 
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The Jolly Treehouse

2 sites ¡ Lodging5 acres ¡ Grass Lake, MI
Wake up to tranquility. On our 5 acres sits a pond with a bridge that leads to a beautiful rock stairway then transforms into the fireplace where you can cook your meals over an open flame and enjoy a bug free meal or sip your morning coffee in the treehouse which is made out of materials from local farm houses and has a panoramic view of the property. This property is great for getting lost in nature. Completely rustic setting. Tons of lakes for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or just for a nice swim. Museums downtown Grass Lake Close to Ann Arbor and Jackson
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Lyanna B.’s Land

4 sites ¡ Tents2 acres ¡ Superior Charter Township, MI
Learn more about this land:Set up your tent on the spacious property, enjoy sitting next to the large bonfire pit, and wake up to the beautiful sounds of nature. There is plenty of sight seeing on the gorgeous wetlands. The Lefurge nature center is just across the street which offers hiking and photo taking opportunities. It is ten minutes from historic depot town Ypsilanti, the Matthai Botanical Gardens, and EMU's football stadium.
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Rusty's Retreat

11 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Fostoria, OH
We bought this 125+ year old farm in 2010 with the hope of bringing it back to life. Overgrown and neglected, we have worked hard to make it a nice place for hiking, kayaking, fishing or any number of other activities. Peaceful and remote, the property has a beautiful brook that leads you to the South branch of the Portage river. Deer, turkey, geese, herons, mink and fox are just a few of our natural animal friends. Rusty the steer and his pony friends Buckeye and Lexi can be visited while they graze in the pasture. There's also Turk the turkey and his flock of chickens. We have the perfect place for dogs as well. We have four dogs that get along great with others and our fenced pond keeps them safe.
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White Pine Farm HipCamping

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Ann Arbor, MI
Our beautiful farm between Ann Arbor and Dexter is on 10 acres, and the 5 acre area where our compsites are located is wooded with mature oak, maple, walnut, elm, and white pine trees. We're isolated and surrounded by wild areas and natural farm land but just a 5 - 10 minute drive from restaurants, groceries, fuel, and other amenities. Downtown Ann Arbor or Dexter or Chelsea is only a 10 - 15 minute car drive. White Lotus Farms which has a wonderful farmer's market on Saturday and Wednesday is a 10 minute walk down our dirt road.
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American Acres

1 site ¡ Lodging3 acres ¡ Belleville, MI
Our property is a small private campground. We have 30/20 amp electricity and water on each site. A dump station is available. We are in a suburban location that we describe as countryish. The campground is a park like setting with mature trees. The grounds are mostly shady with some areas of sun. We have a large community fire pit. We wouldn't describe our location as a place that you would want to camp at for an extended period. Our place would be a good place to try out sleeping in an RV. You can rent one of ours and stay in it a night or two to see if you like the idea of RV camping. Our place would be a great spot to stop off at for a night while passing through or attending a nearby event.
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Camp Peace

2 sites ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Waterville, OH
Camp Peace consists of a riverfront vintage VW Bus camper as well as a very small cabin! Enjoy the free use of our kayaks and canoes as you navigate the many islands across from our property. Both the VW bus and the cabin have heat and air conditioning. The cabin has a 4-burner stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, and hot and cold water sink. The bathroom has a ship pump handle commode. There is a full shower, as well.
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Farley’s Farm Sanctuary

1 site ¡ Tent5 acres ¡ Swanton, OH
Farley’s Farm Sanctuary is a grassroots 501c3 nonprofit animal sanctuary located on 5 acres in Swanton, OH. The campsite is located in the heart of the woods. This is a hike in primitive camp site (about 1/4 mile walk depending where you park) . We have a wagon and wheelbarrows available for use for hauling stuff back to the site. All money raised from this camp site goes back into building our sanctuary and provides ongoing care for our rescued animals! Oak Openings Metropark (including HEAVY Brewery) is located less than 5 miles away and offers a plethora of outdoor activities. Also located nearby is Johnston’s Fruit Farm (apple picking, pumpkin patch, fresh cut flowers, etc.) Tano’s Pizza (we recommend V-6 without cheese plus breadsticks no parm) and China Garden (vegetable tofu!) will deliver food here. The campsite includes a fire pit and composting toilet!
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Camp CrossWind

2 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ New Boston, MI
Has A Horse Corral And Direct Access To CrossWinds Marsh With 4.5 Miles Of Horse Riding Trails Lots Of Nature With Hiking Trails With Deer,Turtles,Birds And Many Other Animals Over 1,000 Acres To Explore Very Near To All Amenties Within 30 Minutes From Detroit Or Toledo No Need To GO Out Of Your Way For Camping And Horseback Riding. You Will Need To Bring Your Own Horses
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The best camping near River Raisin National Battlefield Park guide

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Forget the Alamo for just a moment. Remember the Raisin instead. In downtown Monroe, Michigan sits a grassy plot of land that saw a battle between two opposing armies. The control of Michigan was at stake. The date was late January 1813.

During the War of 1812, Great Britain tried to regain its lost colonies. Part of this war involved British troops coming from Canada into the northern United States. British troops, combined with a force of Native American warriors, clashed with Americans on the banks of the Raisin River in Monroe.

The Native tribes, led by legendary Chief Tecumseh, sided with the British. They didn't want any more Europeans encroaching westward. British forces asked their help, as they wanted to control the valuable fur trade in the region.

It wasn't a close fight. The American army was completely destroyed, with 200 out of 1,000 men killed or wounded. Another 200 fled before the battle was over. The remaining American forces surrendered. Monroe was a ghost town for eight months.

In September, reinforcements finally arrived to retake the town. A resounding victory led to American troops invading Canada and expelling the British from the eastern part of the continent. The motto "Remember the Raisin" served as a rallying cry to defeat the invaders.

The visitor's center looks like an ordinary house. A picket fence outside recreates one aspect of the battle. Americans fired from behind the cover of the fence to cover troops that were fleeing to Ohio. During summer months, see re-enactors dressed in period costume firing their muskets over the fence line.

This part of Michigan offers plenty of beautiful campsites to enjoy. Make the River Raisin a stop on your getaway for a quaint little town and a battle that time forgot.

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