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RV-tent,gorgeous PRIVATE water view

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· Grayling, Crawford, Michigan
23 acres hosted by Susan M.
1 RV/tent site
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All to yourself
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Remote private tract in northern Michigan with Portage Creek to camp at, right up close. No neighbors, no other campers! 10 miles from Grayling so you can run into town for needed supplies with little time or effort. Bring your kayaks and swimsuit for a quick splash. The creek is mostly shallow with some deeper spots. There are downed trees so the kids can kayak without going too far away but they can go out of line of sight and hearing, so please be watchful. The last ½ mile road in can be very sandy in spots or sometimes flooded so you are encouraged to call or enquire prior to arrival, 4WD recommended for towing an RV. We recommend your first arrival during daylight hours so you can see the entrance of the property. The non-maintained county road, the last ½ mile in is typically not passable during winter and snow seasons except by snowshoe or snowmobile due to the snow level. Never leave children or pets unattended! Be aware of the chance encounter with an endangered massasauga rattler, it may be endangered but it is still poisonous and they have been seen on and around the property before. Ticks are on the rise, and the springtime can be very buggy, and mosquito-y with the surrounding swampy areas. There are bear, coyote, and an assortment of other creatures big and small. This is a wilderness area and so please be aware of wild animals. Never leave your small contained fire unattended at the firepit and watch for sparks, completely douse the fire before you leave as this is a fire-prone area. No fires outside the firepit for safety reasons and fire hazards. If you want firewood here in Grayling, there are a few places that sell it. There is down debris in our woods but as the summer goes by, it may be picked through. You can pull and circle through the open area with your RV, or you can tuck into the RV / camping spot. There is enough room for 5 or 6 cars but campers may crowd that a bit. If you are tent camping, you are welcome to set up elsewhere on the property. There are trails throughout the property and you may see the ‘No Trespassing’ signs all along the perimeter of the 23.7 acres. The toilet is now working again, but we ask that you not overtaxed it ;p . The small cabin is fairly stocked with pots and pans, good for campfire cooking. Picnic table and fire pit with cooking grate on site for your use. There are tons of nearby outdoor recreational opportunities and water bodies very close by, or you can spend your time on this private tract. The military board land and small arms range is just past the road to the west, you may hear small arms practice at times, the sound of freedom.Remote private tract in northern Michigan with Portage Creek to camp at, right up close. No neighbors, no other campers! 10 miles from Grayling so you can run into town for needed supplies with little time or effort. Bring your kayaks and swimsuit for a quick splash. The creek is mostly shallow with some deeper spots. There are downed trees so the kids can kayak without going too far away but they can go out of line of sight and hearing, so please be watchful. This is a non-maintained county road the last 1 mile, drive in summer, snowshoe or showmobile in winter. Small cabin with no heat (looking for stove currently) on property. The last ½ mile of road in can be very sandy in spots or sometimes flooded so you are encouraged to call or enquire prior to arrival, 4WD recommended but not always needed. My honda has all ways made it in with no issues if it is not flooding. We recommend your first arrival during daylight hours so you can see the signs and flagging at the entrance of the property. The non-maintained county road, the last ½ mile in is typically not passable during winter and snow seasons except by snowshoe or snowmobile due to the snow level. Never leave children or pets unattended! Be aware of the chance encounter with an endangered massasauga rattler, it may be endangered but it is still poisonous and they have been seen on and around the property before. Ticks are on the rise, and the springtime can be very buggy, and mosquito-y with the surrounding swampy areas. There are bear, coyote, and an assortment of other creatures big and small. This is a wilderness area and so please be aware of wild animals. Never leave your small contained fire unattended at the firepit and watch for sparks, completely douse the fire before you leave as this is a fire-prone area. No fires outside the firepit for safety reasons and fire hazards. There is down debris in our woods but as the summer goes by, it may be picked through. You can pull and circle through the open area with your RV, or you can tuck into the RV / camping spot. There is enough room for 5 or 6 cars but campers may crowd that a bit. If you are tent camping, you are welcome to set up elsewhere on the property. There are trails throughout the property and you may see the ‘No Trespassing’ signs all along the perimeter of the 23.7 acres. The toilet is now working again, but we ask that you not overtaxed it ;p . The small cabin is fairly stocked with pots and pans, good for campfire cooking. Picnic table and fire pit with cooking grate on site for your use. There are tons of nearby outdoor recreational opportunities and water bodies very close by, or you can spend your time on this private tract. The military board land and small arms range is just past the road to the west, you may hear small arms practice at times, and the larger artillery range is a little further away, during the summer. This is the sound of freedom.
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Brittany T.recommends
October 23, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
Great fall experience
It was extremely peaceful and the river was beautiful. It made you feel like you were far away from everything which we loved.
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Shannon N.recommends
October 13, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
We loved it! So beautiful and loved being the only people there. We’d love to return!
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Shawn W.recommends
September 24, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
Soooo private and beautiful and quiet. The creek swim spot is an extra bonus. Tons of amenities and way worth the price.
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Abigail W.recommends
September 19, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
It’s a beautiful spot! Would love to come back! Just a peaceful area to relax and explore.
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Taylor B.recommends
September 10, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
Had such a great time. Loved being right by the water. Would definitely visit again!!
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Tony K.recommends
September 5, 2023
RV-tent,gorgeous private water view
Most private site
We absolutely loved camping on Susan's land, her description and directions were so detailed that the only thing we had to figure out ourselves was the weather. Such a great person she even helped us to find our dog that took off on us. We would recomend to anybody and we had no problem getting our 4 door truck and 26' camper in and out. We will definitely be camping there again, privacy is an understatement. The Great Blue Herron feeding in the creek was awesome to watch.
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Grayling, Crawford, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Odawa, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Susan M.Joined in May 2020
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