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Blue Heron Homestead

2 sites ¡ Tents1 acre ¡ Au Gres, MI
Spend an enchanting evening on the shores of the Saginaw Bay. We are located in the North Bay- the northern end of the Saginaw Bay in a secluded coastal marsh. Enjoy some of the best views of stars in the Lower Peninsula, or roast marshmallows around a bonfire while the sound of frogs singing lulls you to sleep. Wake up to the sounds of blue herons and snowy egrets coasting over the bay as the sun rises in the morning and enjoy the biodiversity of plants and birds that call this part of Lake Huron home. Watch eagles and kingfishers fish as you kayak the marsh or just lounge in hammocks and enjoy the tranquility of this region. Activities: Kayaking- bring your own kayak or use one of ours. The bay is very shallow here and an ideal spot for a leisurely paddle. Take a tour by kayak of the maze of marsh, or kayak out to the tip of Point Au Gres. Fishing-Perch, Walleye , catfish, bluegill, sunfish, pike and bass are common in the North Bay. Need fishing gear or a license? Stop to Norm's Sporting Goods at the traffic light in Au Gres for a local experience. Birdwatching- This spot is truly a birdwatcher's paradise. In the summer we see abundant herons, egrets, kingfishers, swans, grebes, and a myriad of ducks on a daily basis. During migration seasons the bird action is endless. Swimming- although the marshy coastline here is not ideal for swimming you can easily kayak out to a sandbar or jump in, or just down the road is a public county park with a sandy beach. Visit the Northeast Region! Au Gres has few amenities or restaurants, but 20 minutes north Tawas has ample public beaches, dozens of bars and restaurants, a Walmart and other provisions you may want. The Huron National forest outiside of Tawas also has many great hiking trails, ORV trails and more.
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Unionville Village Park

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Unionville, MI
AS OF OCTOBER 31ST - 2023 THE CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER - WILL REOPEN SPRING 2024 The Village recently installed four campsites equipped with water and electric service. Campsites are $20 per night. Free use of the RV dump station for registered campers. An RV dump station is located at the corner of Brown and Pickle Streets. Learn more about this land: The Village of Unionville offers four campsites each with water and electric hookups. There is a dump station available free of charge to registered campers.
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"Elysium Heritage Farm"

4 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres ¡ Pinconning, MI
"Elysium Heritage Farm" is situated on 120 acres in Northeast, MI surrounded by woods, trails, ponds and canals. Enjoy access to a small farm that includes fainting goats, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, and more. Bring your pole and try your luck at some catch and release fishing. Enjoy viewing numerous types of wildflowers, birds, and butterflies. Depending on the season, (and how quietly you walk the trails) you may experience a wide variety of wildlife species. Although we don't allow motorized ATVs, you are welcome to bring a golf cart. Most of the trails are improved enough to allow you access. The property is located just (5) miles off I-75 so it's also a convenient mid-trip destination for those on a longer distance excursion. In case you plan on fishing the local hotspots on Lake Huron (15 minutes away) and are trailering a boat, there is plenty of area to park your rig during your stay. It's only a ten minute drive to Pinconning, where you can experience Michigan's "Cheese Town" and all it has to offer. There's a grocery store, numerous cheese shops, and a variety of party stores and restaurants. For the outdoor enthusiasts, don't miss out on going to the ever-famous "Northwoods Wholesale Outlet". Also nearby is the "Saganing Eagles Landing Casino" in Standish. We have resided here for over 30 years and can assist you in many ways to get the most out of your visit. By the way, the definition of the word "Elysium" is "Place of perfect bliss" and yes, we labeled it that long before the movie with Matt Damon was created.
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WaterFront Saginaw Bay

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Fairgrove, MI
Water front on Quanicassee River at the mouth of Saginaw Bay. It has a deck to fish from or enjoy sunsets right in front of the RV site. Great location, 5 min from Hwy 25 (East of Bay CIty {20 minutes}, Frankenmuth just 35 minutes.
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Rosemary Pines

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Oscoda, MI
This home was built by my grandparents back in the 40’s he was a military man she was a homemaker! We lived around the kitchen with smoked fish and freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies! At one time my uncles horse lived here and many of my grandfathers chicken! This home and land has lots of love surrounding it! There are many blueberry farms and amazing fishing spots! I can hand out brochures when you arrive. I also have a relationship with a local fishing charter if you would like to do a fish and fry!Learn more about this land:Woods and moss with a pond. We offer camping (must bring tents) on the property. It’s optional bathrooms and showers, grill chairs and table. We are a mile from the beach and we can drop you at the canoe rental in town. You can choose to only camp or to camp and use toilet and shower with code access. . We offer s’more sets for 2 people package in garage in refrigerator if wanted. We also have in town canoeing local and beach side fire pits along Lake Huron. We’re close to Lumberman monument which is a beautiful place to hike and see the fall colors. We’re also not a far drive from the Mackinac Bridge. You can engage in water, beaches, canoeing or just sit by the bonfire and eat s’mores! The property is 5 acres with a home located on site and someone will be available if needed. We do have dense pines with bugs so bring bug spray!
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Ogemaw County Fair

116 sites ¡ RVs10 acres ¡ West Branch, MI
Located in West Branch, Michigan, Ogemaw County Fair can host your family camping trip, your family reunion, or any other number of events. We invite you to come and enjoy camping in our wooded camping area on the fairgrounds property. We have several amenities to offer including horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a playground, access to the Rifle River for fishing and wading, Wangler Pavilion, and more. We feature 70 wooded sites with water and electric 30/50 amp hookups, 40 wooded rustic campsites, and 20 wooded group camping areas with electricity! Whether it's for a short or long-term stay, we hope to see you soon! ***If the grounds are rented by a group then open camping may not be available. A fair week camping is full, however, you may be added to a list for another year if a site should become available***
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Lake Side Cabin

1 site ¡ Lodging566 acres ¡ Lupton, MI
Arrowhead Lake Camp was an old Boy Scout Reservation. The 566 Acre campground holds multiple cabins, lodges, tent sites and event locations. The Lake is great for swimming, fishing and relaxing boat rides. All Cabins are unique, and are seconds away from the lake. Fire pits are located near each cabin and tent site. Trails wrap around Arrowhead Lake which would be great for biking, hiking and nature watching. These are dry cabins with electric. Each comes with a microwave and a mini fridge. Bathrooms / Commercial Kitchen are located a short distance away in the main loge.
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Camping on our Organic Farm

7 sites ¡ RVs, Tents138 acres ¡ North Branch, MI
WHAT'S NEW ON THE FARM IN 2023 This year we are expecting two foals (baby horses). One the end of April and one around the Fourth of July. We are also milking a family cow for our own milk as well. Her name is Daisy and her calfs name is Maple. Maple was born in March on the maple full moon. We do a calf share where the calf is with her mom part of the time and we are still able to milk her. Our mini horse, Annabell is now pulling a cart and giving rides! So much fun! We will have Great Pyrenees puppies from end of April through mid July. Come and spend some time with them! We also have two new additions to the farm. A pony mule, named Molly, in which I am planning to train to pull a cart and a cream colored pony, named Whinny as well, for riding. ABOUT DOREEN I’m an entrepreneur. I’m all about health and taking care of the mind, body and spirit. I’m an organic farmer, an animal nut, health coach, mindset mentor and Psych-K facilitator. I have six children and hosted three foreign exchange students. I love kids, animals (especially horses) and nature. I love anything and everything about health and personal growth and well being. ABOUT THE FARM We have a working, organic farm with a lot of animals, however, we also do crops as well. This particular farm is 138 acres with 8 acres of woods. We have working dogs, sheep, cattle, horses, a few ducks, chickens, a couple goats, a mini horse and outdoor cats on our farm. We have some super great animals. Most of which are very friendly. You never know what will be available to see on the farm when you visit. We are expecting a foal (baby horse) this summer (2021) and are already planning for another foal next summer as well. We often have puppies as well and sometimes we have to bottle feed lambs. There's never a dull moment. Our farm is unique in the way of having a very positive VIBE to it. The energy is awesome! It's really a space of tranquility and healing if you allow yourself to go there. After hosting with air bnb for a little over a year now, we decided to give this a try as well. We love hosting people and having them come to the farm and enjoy our way of life. It also helps to have a supplemental income as having and running a small family farm isn't very sustainable. Typically there's off the farm jobs to help pay for the farm life. It's a crazy equation. Small family farms are far and few between. Please support your local farmer if possible! It is greatly appreciated!
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Universal Center

5 sites ¡ Tents5 acres ¡ Twining, MI
Learn more about this land:We have 3 acres with bordered  by woods and Rustic campsites available within surrounding woods.A few miles to Rifle river and 20 minutes to small beach on Lake Huron.Small Locally owned eateries close by, three campfires sites and one portable if needed.   12 miles north of Standish,  15 miles east of West Branch.  Near Prescott, Sterling, AuGre and Hale.
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Pennell Farms

18 sites ¡ RVs, Tents90 acres ¡ Vassar, MI
Come out and enjoy a natural rustic getaway. We have 90 acres that feature two ponds, 1 1/2 miles of stream, wooded trails and more. During farm season our farm is gleaming with strawberries, zinnias, sunflowers, pumpkins, corn, and beautiful fall leaves. While you are here visit our barnyard animals, enjoy some of our u-pick crops when in season, bike, fish, swim, kayak, and more. We are a working/learning farm and love to share farm experiences with our guest. We prefer minimal use of vehicles on our farm once you are set up. There is a large parking lot near the front entrance. Please contact us for discount rates of 4 or more nights stay. We are conveniently located two minutes from Downtown Vassar and twelve minutes from Frankenmuth.
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Northern Nevada Valley

2 sites ¡ RVs14 acres ¡ Hale, MI
Learn more about this land:Pitch a tent or bring your RV, valleys and mountain beauty, miles of hiking, peace from the everyday busy life.
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Double J Ranch Horse/Hobby Farm

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ Hale, MI
Country hobby farm setting in beautiful Hale, Michigan, the "Land of 60 Lakes". Located on the border of Ogemaw & Iosco Counties, between Tawas Bay & West Branch, near the Huron National Forest & the mighty AuSable River. We have horses, ponies, mini goats and sheep, a pig or 2, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, etc for you to interact with. Experience rural farm life in a prime northern Michigan resort area! Learn more about this land: Camp at our country horse and hobby farm setting in beautiful Hale, Michigan, the "Land of 60 Lakes", with some offering fishing, swimming, boating. Located on the border of Ogemaw and Iosco Counties between West Branch and Lake Huron's Tawas Bay, we are near the Huron National Forest, the Rifle River and the mighty AuSable River for miles of canoeing, tubing, fishing, orv trail heads, hunting, skiing, etc. Plus, there are always many local seasonal events to attend. Our large campsites include fire ring or pit, public grill, limited electric, potable water sources, wifi, portable toilet. RVs, trailers and tents are all welcome. Our humble farm includes critters like horses, ponies, mini goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and more to interact with right here on our ranch. Everyone gets a farm critter petting experience, pony rides for kids can be arranged!  This is also the place to be if you want to bring your own horses, we have a 50x150 indoor arena and 10x12 box stalls with private paddocks available! Guided trail rides at Rollways may also be arranged. If you want breakfast, sack or picnic lunch, family-style bbq dinner or whatever, we can provide that as well when requested in advance.
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The best camping near Sleeper State Park guide

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About

If you’re longing to rest your bone on the dock of the bay, Sleeper State Park is your next destination. Known for unrivaled sunrises and sunsets on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, you will feel the camp community vibes with all of the R&R you need. The park grants convenient access to nearby epic dune forests. Seven hundred and twenty three acres of wetlands, white sand beaches and forest make this environment a perfect place to explore nature at its finest. If you want the best of both worlds, venture a short five miles outside of the park and enjoy Caseville, a town full of entertaining special events as well as access to kayak and canoe rentals. If you want to “Sleep” under the moon, snag a site at the modern campground and pitch a tent or rent a mini-cabin. If you can’t live without the web, don’t fret. Wi-Fi access is available to campers. You probably won’t need it though, flower child.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Sleeper State Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and the lake's waters invite swimmers and boaters alike. However, autumn also offers a spectacular display of fall foliage. Winters can be harsh, with heavy snowfall limiting access to certain areas of the park.

Know before you go

  • Ensure you have a Recreation Passport for park entry, as it's required for all visitors.
  • Check trail conditions and weather forecasts before your visit to plan appropriately.
  • Remember to pack essentials like water, sunscreen, and insect repellent for a comfortable experience.
  • Be aware of park hours, typically from 8:30am to 5pm, to maximize your time.
  • Take note of any seasonal closures or restricted areas to avoid any inconveniences.

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