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Just Show Up Camping

10 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Saint Ignace, MI
The Grand Retreat, featuring Just Show Up Camping and Captain’s Quarters, is located right on US2 for easy access to several great locations, including Mackinac Island, Mackinac City, Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais, and the Soo Locks. Our campsites are all “man-made” and put you into ancient glacial created forest floors with old-growth white pines. We have a bath
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Mackinaw Camp Inn

1 site ¡ RV10 acres ¡ Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City Campinn is located just 2 miles from historic Mackinaw City, a destination filled with nature, history, beaches, and fun. This is a 5 acre private camp, surrounded by woods, for self contained RV campers with a 30 or 50 amp hook up. This is a densely wooded area with some wetlands behind you.
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simply bliss

1 site ¡ RV, Tent15 acres ¡ Carp Lake, MI
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CampBliss | Blissfest Festival Farm

74 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres ¡ Cross Village, MI
Welcome to the picturesque countryside of rural Northern Michigan and the Blissfest Festival Farm. Campers have access to 200+ acres including an 18-hole disc golf course and many trails, including North Country National Scenic Trail which passes through the property. Active agricultural projects include an orchard, vineyard and shitake garden. Immerse yourself in the beauty of our hardwood forests, witness stunning fall colors and marvel at the abundant wildlife that calls this area home. Choose from 25 drive-in or 10 walk-in sites with access to potable water, regularly serviced portajons and solar showers. Within five miles, you'll find great restaurants and craft brews, sandy Lake Michigan beaches and the famous Tunnel of Trees. Sunsets paint the western horizon in beautiful displays of magenta and gold; our dark and starry skies are a sight to behold.
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Million $ Sunset Camp

3 sites ¡ Tents4 acres ¡ Harbor Springs, MI
Pitch your tent and listen to the waves of Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan. Fantastic Sunsets. Located half way between Harbor Springs and Mackinaw City. Walking distance to famous Legs Inn in Cross Village, MI.
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LTBB Rental Cabins

2 sites ¡ Lodging3 acres ¡ Carp Lake, MI
Tribal Property to share with others. Wonderful spot right on the Straights of Mackinaw within the Wilderness State Park private enclave. Come stick your toes in the water. Two of three cabins available for rent. Views of the Mackinaw Bridge.
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Camp Darling

3 sites ¡ Tents120 acres ¡ Cheboygan, MI
We will be opening back up May 15th 2023! This beautiful 120 acre property was once an active gravel pit. When the original owner purchased it, he wanted ponds. He accomplished his goal and started a gravel pit business by selling the material that was dug up. This resulted in three gorgeous ponds that are now happily inhabited by ducks, turtles, herons, cranes, and the occasional bald eagle when we're lucky! It is completely surrounded by state land with many trails throughout the property. Camp Darling was purchased by us in July 2020 with the intention of creating a homestead, conservatory, and campground so that we could share the magic of this place with others. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent on a beautiful, private campsite that is situated deep in our forest trails. Located on a 120 acre property surrounded by state land, you will be immersed in nature but conveniently located near town. The campsites are a few minute walk from our main house, and each site a one to two minute walk from each other - so you can expect complete privacy, but also available hosts if you need us! You can text or call us anytime. You will have to park and walk a few minutes to your site. There is a large open field available for parking near the trail entrance, we will have it clearly marked with a sign (It's also marked on the map: see photos). Each site has a pop-up tent bathroom - disposable bags are provided, a sandy spot for a tent, a fire ring, and plenty of firewood that could be collected at each site. We have a beautiful pond to view, and groomed trails you can explore. We have a well spigot available for running water, but you must filter it yourself for drinking.  You are expected to pack everything out and leave no trace. Our property is only 10 minutes from Mackinaw City, which offers many activities and good food options - also 10 minutes from downtown Cheboygan, which has a  Walmart and also a few food options and bars.
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Grateful Acres

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Harbor Springs, MI
Hello and Welcome to Grateful Acres!! I have two sites available that will accommodate both travel trailers, as well as tents. Both have 30amp RV and 120v outlets, as well as lights for late arrival setup. In the welcome Hut, you will find dry firewood for purchase, as well as a refrigerator and freezer for use by our guests. Each site has its own labeled shelf to keep your perishables fresh. Also available are organic farm fresh eggs, cold soda, and bottled water, as well as bags of ice in the freezer. At Grateful Acres we aim to make your stay with us, as enjoyable as possible. The two sites sit on 3 beautiful, quiet acres in Northern Michigan. Site #1 is flat, open, and spacious, while site #2 is a bit more enclosed and private tucked into the trees. Both sites come furnished with a picnic table, a fire ring with attached grill for cooking and 2 adirondack chairs. The Star gazing at night is absolutley Amazing!! The property is centrally located between Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Alanson. Nearby are many lakes, rivers, state forests, mountain biking trails, golf courses and ski resorts. Come on up. Stay at Grateful Acres and enjoy all that Beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.
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Norton's Nook

2 sites ¡ Tents100 acres ¡ Cheboygan, MI
The Norton Nook campsites are perfect for off-grid boondocking or pitching a tent. Small Sprinter-style vans or adventure motorcycles are welcome. We offer two campsites on 100 secluded acres with lots of privacy. Site 1: The Beaver Dam site is more open with a good breeze and a fantastic view of the active large Beaver Pond. This spot is only accessible with a Subaru, Jeep, Truck, or four-wheel drive Sprinter van. Site 2: The Woods site is just that, in the woods with lots of Pine and Aspen trees. Accessible with any vehicle. The property is located right off U-23, 7 Miles from Mackinaw City. Bring your bikes and ride from camp to Mackinaw City (7-8 miles) on the Northeastern Bike Trail. The Barbara Hoffius Nature Preserve is only a half-mile away and has great trails to the beach. These simple campsites are PACK IN PACK OUT. We don’t have any services. There is the Mackinaw Straits roadside park one mile west which has well water and a public bathroom. Table and chairs and a fire pit are provided. Feel free to scavenge for deadfall firewood. Please don’t cut any trees down for any reason. Also, check with the DNR for fire risk. Do not burn during high risk of fire. The location can't be beaten, if you want to visit the Mackinaw Area but need space from the crowds. It will not disappoint.
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Hidden Meadow Campground

4 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Alanson, MI
Get ready for a peaceful camping experience in this one-of-a-kind setting! For all styles of camping units as well as rustic tent camping. We live in farming country, with only a few houses on our road. We know most of our neighbors as friends or relatives. Our camping area only has three sites so it’s cozy and private. We have about 5 acres land for use around the campsite and lots of wooded trails nearby. We are about 2 miles from Burt Lake, and about 10 miles from other waterways, rivers and streams, and Lake Michigan. we are also 4 miles from biking and ORV trails.
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Mountain Magic

17 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, TentsNaubinway, MI
Mountain Magic was purchased 10 years ago to begin an off-grid dream for self-reliant Wilderness Survivalist Kellie Nightlinger of Naked and Afraid fame. Kellie is the top-ranked female survivalist in the world as voted on thetoptens.com/survivalexpertskellienightlinger. Kellie teaches wilderness survival and is building her own log cabin on adjacent property to the HipCamp site. Kellie and her new life-partner Rich would be available to teach Survival and off-grid skills to campers schedule permitting. Kellie searched for the perfect off-grid property for 8 years before buying Mountain Magic. The property is steep mountainous terrain with in hiking distance of the Continental Divide Trail. The property is one of the few properties near the trail as one would traverse from the Canadian border in a sourtherly hike or bike or ride before reaching the second paved road transecting the Continental Divide Trail south of the Canadian Border. There are often Elk, Mule Deer, and occasionally White Tail Deer, Mountain Lion, Black Bear and once in a blue moon a Grizzly Bear on the property. Mountain Magic has a great view down a Long valley leading to the Rocky Mountain Front and the Great Plains. The property is situated between 5400-6000’ in elevation. Mountain Magic can be accessed in non-snowy conditions via a private back-County road that switchbacks up the mountainsides from a paved State Highway. In months with snow this off-grid gem can be accessed via snowshoe, AT Skis, Telemark Skis, Snow Cat, or Snowmobile. Transportation may be available by Kellie or Rich depending upon schedule. Mountain Magic is located behind a private gate. Kellie’s log cabin build is now being completed by The Kellie and Rich Team. Cabin amenities available to HipCampers are up for negotiation and consideration. Some possible amenities provided to HipCampers could be drinking water, campfire wood, cooking campifire greats, other camping gear including but not limited to an all inclusive gear package with tent and sleep systems and cooking systems or Camp Hammock set up. The entire camp could also be set up in advance of a HipCampers arrival upon schedule and negotiation agreement. This is an off-grid paradise with Trout Fishing available 1/2 hour away. The mountains are calling; what are you waiting for? A work-Camp trade can also be a possibility.
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Modd's getaway

1 site ¡ RV4 acres ¡ Levering, MI
Camp amongst our apple trees with a view of the woods with your own picnic table, fire pit, hammock, marshmallow sticks and grill. 20 and 30amp electric and water is available but no sewer. Pets under 30lbs are welcome. Farm fresh eggs, meats, produce and firewood available from our family farm. We are close to the Mackinaw bridge and the ferries to Mackinac island are only 12 minutes away. We are also close to shopping, dining and the UP.
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The best camping near Straits State Park guide

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About

The image of The Mackinac Bridge stretching its spine over Lake Huron is postcard worthy. The rad part? This epic postcard image will follow you from the hiking trails, to the campgrounds or the viewing platform. Enjoy the relaxing views of boats slowly traveling under the bridge from the shoreline picnic area. Mackinac Island is a sweet four mile ferry ride where you can hit up the gift shop and exit to the restaurant. A common destination among campers is the Tahquamenon Falls (because not chasing waterfalls is so outdated). There are two huge group use areas for day use and a modern campsite with full-hookups and stacked with over two hundred and fifty spots. There are only fifteen waterfront sites so be sure to call ahead to get the site you want!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Straits State Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and the park is in full bloom. Conversely, winter can be harsh, with heavy snowfall limiting access to certain areas and activities.

Know before you go

  • Check the weather forecast before your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
  • Remember to bring a Recreation Passport for park entry.
  • Trail lengths vary, so plan your hike according to your fitness level.
  • Keep an eye out for park events that may enhance your visit.
  • For any inquiries, the park's contact information is readily available.

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