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Lake Huron frontage Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · De Tour Village, MI

Learn more about this land: The serenity is breathtaking! Entire 3 acre place is just ready just for you to enjoy. Electric 30 amp, 50 amp and regular 110 outlet is now FREE with nightly stay! There is a gated, leveled gravel 45x60 pad for parking your RV or Motorhome. You can tent camp down on the grass if you like. Dead end seasonal private road leads you to this secluded property. Road is not plowed during winter. Do Not park else where! No running water. No restrooms. Please if using tents have your own portable restroom. 232 feet of amazing Lake Huron shore frontage for you to enjoy and play on. Strawberry Island is in eyesight. Watch the ships coming and going from the shore. AT and T cell service on property. You must take your trash with you when you leave. If you are bringing your fur animal, please pick up after them.If you smoke please do not through the butts on the ground. you will be charged a cleaning fee. **There are 2 cameras on the property for security reasons only. 1 is located at the pad, used to see when you arrive and checkout. and will also will take 1 picture daily. There is another camera on my shed facing the shed door as well for security. This camera will not be turned off. Please understand, I'm not near my property and this is my only way to check in. If you are not comfortable with this, please do not book and do not cover the cameras. You will be asked to leave immediately if cameras are covered. Policy is as long as they are not invading sleeping areas or bathrooms, cameras are allowed. Please understand I really want you to enjoy your stay, but I also need to protect myself. This is no different than cameras on outside of a house or in Hotel hallways and outside property.

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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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Uksa’s Cove

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Drummond Island, MI

Learn more about this land: This private”Gem”of a spot is located on the south side of beautiful Drummond Island with over 350’ of direct shoreline and lakefront access. The site is just over 3 acres of pristine boreal forest to wander, explore and learn. Roam the shoreline of Lake Huron hunting for pudding stones and fossils that abound or watch the freighters pass in the distance. Easy in, easy out. CAUTION There is a 11’4” height clearance restriction through a tunnel that you must use to access the camp site. Even small motor homes and Campers may not fit. Please check before booking a trip. Large campers and 5th wheels and even some smaller motor homes are discouraged because of often wet and soggy conditions. Pop ups and light campers are acceptable most of the time. Prepare for a multitude of weather conditions (3season gear) as the island weather changes very fast.

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Hidden Meadow

5 sites · 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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Sunset Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Cheboygan, MI

A SINGLE PRIVATE rustic campsite on beautiful 10 acre lightly wooded field. Surrounded by apple trees. Site including entry is all grass. Roughly 80'x60' Fire ring, picnic table, outhouse, and trash receptacle provided. Campsite faces west providing beautiful sunsets. Roughly a mile of hiking trails on property. Access to hundreds of miles of ORV, hiking, and skiing trails nearby. Multiple restaurants, bars, and golf courses within 2-5 miles. AMAZING Northern Lights and dark sky viewing area with gazing platform provided in center of campsite property. Firewood for sale $4-$5/bundle available within 1-2 miles. Access and boat launches to Twin Lakes, Black River, Black Lake, and Cheboygan River within 1-5 miles. Convenience stores within 2-5 miles. Black Mountain ORV and hiking areas within 2-5 miles. 20 minute drive from downtown Cheboygan. Come enjoy some time away from the normal campground hustle and noise at this lovely and affordable private single campsite!

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Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley

5 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Vanderbilt, MI

We book only 2 sites at a time on our 40 acre property so you can enjoy a more secluded experience in the woods. Our property is undeveloped, so you will need to bring drinking water, but there's no need to worry about finding firewood before your arrive as we supply you with a free bundle waiting for you when you get here! There are 1 1/2 miles of marked, wooded trails that will guide you to the river's edge where you can enjoy the beauty and wildlife along the West Branch of the Sturgeon River. It will feel as if you are in the middle of nowhere, yet the convenience of the small town of Vanderbilt is just three miles away. We are located just three miles off of I-75. The larger town of Gaylord is only a 15 minute drive south. There's lots to do here in beautiful Northern Michigan! Only a few miles from our camp you can go for a swim at Thumb Lake Park or take a bike ride along the North Central State Trail in Vanderbilt. Drive 15 minutes north and you can canoe or kayak the main branch of the Sturgeon River in Wolverine. There are many great hiking trails in the Pigeon River State Forest and the North Country National Scenic Trail is only 6 miles away. This 40 acre parcel has been in our family since the 1950s. My grandparents originally designated it as a tree farm and planted and harvested lumber from it. As a boy scout leader, my grandfather hosted many boy scout troops here and even hosted a boy scout Jamboree in the 1970s. Back then the property was referred to as the "Tree Farm", but after my husband John and I inherited it in 2014 we started calling it Camp 437. Before we inherited the property we spent time camping there and building trails. One of the trails we built was named the "Burns Trail" in honor of my grandparents. Since we acquired the property we have added a one mile loop that circles the perimeter of the property, and a total of about 1 1/2 miles of trail.

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Jasper Moss Nature and Art Retreat

3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Bois Blanc Island, MI

Jasper Moss is a glamping retreat experience located on the remote Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, where you can unplug, rest, retreat and rejuvenate while surrounded by untouched nature. The venue consists of three yurts, an outdoor (hot) shower, sink and toilet, and fully screened outdoor kitchen. (Newly renovated bathroom and updated kitchen, photo updates to come soon!) It is located across the gravel road from Lake Huron, next to a public nature preserve and a 5-minute walk from one of just two restaurants on the island. The blue and turquoise yurts each have a full-sized bed, a small table and two chairs. The red yurt has two twin beds. There is basic electric access for a bedside light, fan, and charging of electronics as needed. The outdoor kitchen is fully screened in, and offers basic amenities for communal use, such as a refrigerator, grill, gas burner and griddle, toaster oven, coffee maker, and basic utensils, dishes, pots, and pans. Revelers will live comfortably close to the Earth and immersed in the diversity of flora, fauna, and geology. Onsite is a separate art studio where we paint, turn wood, and do lapidary art. We offer workshops for painting, lapidary art, felting, and other art interests. We offer guided rockhounding, hikes, fishing, and paddling. Additionally, there are several outdoor and water games, as well as board games and books available for use. Inquire directly to customize your island experience. Kids and families are welcome. Jasper Moss is located on a private property, owned and operated by a BIPOC LGBTQIA family of 6. Important things to note: 1) You must take a ferry to the island, via Plaunt Transportation, which leaves out of Cheboygan, Michigan: (insert link to ferry schedule) 2) Your experience is entirely customizable. It can be booked as a retreat package, as just a yurt rental, or with yurt rental and book as you go menu items 3) Want an experience beyond just a yurt rental? Contact us via email at jaspermossretreat@gmail.com and we will help you plan for an extraordinary nature and art vacation.

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Kozy Kabin

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hillman, MI

The Kozy Kabin is located in the woods of northern Michigan just a quarter mile away from the ORV trailhead. Surrounded by 1,000s of acres of state land just across the street, this is the perfect location for your outdoor getaway! There are dozens of amazing lakes nearby, too! Don't forget your ORVs, hunting gear, fishing poles, snowmobiles, boats, jet skis, kayaks, golf clubs, & the dogs! There is no shortage of outdoor activities to do when you're staying at the Kozy Kabin! You'll have full access to the entire Kozy Kabin, minus the utility closet in the bathroom. If for any reason you need to access the electric panel in there, we are only 10 minutes away to come unlock it. The shed in the backyard does have a lock on it, and the key is hanging on the coat hook for use. There are 1,000s of acres of state land directly across the street, great for hunting & exploring. The ORV trailhead is at the end of the street with some of the best trails for ATV's, dirt bikes, UTV's and snowmobiles. You can ride directly from the Kozy Kabin to the trails. There should be plenty of room to park your truck/trailer and additional cars in the driveway as well. Please do not ride in the yard, keep it on the trails. If there is any sign of riding in the yard, there will be an additional charge to your stay to repair the lawn. Other things to note: We do not currently have WiFi at the Kozy Kabin, but you are able to hook up the TV to a hotspot to use the smart TV/roku features. Most cell providers get good service here. There is no smoking or vaping inside of the Kozy Kabin, but you are welcome to smoke outside. Please do not dispose of cigarette butts on the ground. If there are any signs of smoking inside there will be an additional cleaning charge to your stay. Dogs are always welcome, but please clean up after them. There is a designated poop shovel in or near the shed. Please do not leave any land mines in the yard, but the woods is fine!

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Jewett Creek Farm

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Hillman, MI

Quiet, close to lots of funLearn more about this land:- Full bathroom - RV hookup - Park like area off a asphalt road - 3 miles from the world famous Fletchers Flood Waters and near many other inland lakes. - 20 minutes from Lake Huron. - no one lives on site neighbors across road - ORV trails within five miles. - Five miles from the Thunder Bay River. - Near a Golf Course with elk viewing. - Campfire wood provided. - Pet friendly! - Seasonal

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In The Woods With No One Around.

8 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Alpena, MI

Nestled among several old pine trees, our property boasts abundant wildlife, including deer and the occasional bear sighting. You'll also discover a pond stocked with catfish and a charming little stream featuring a covered bridge. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of Michigan State land, outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to ORV and snowmobile trails. Experience the rustic charm of camping while enjoying modern conveniences, such as the ability to order from a variety of places via DoorDash. Plus, you're just 15 minutes away from the lake and a scenic 40-minute drive to Lower Michigan's largest waterfall.

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Lake Huron Private Campspot/Ocqueoc

1 site · RV1 acre · Ocqueoc, MI

100' Walk to Lake Huron Beach. Site has beautiful view and large area for games such as badminton, volleyball, or croquet. Things to do: swimming, kayaking, rock hunting, wildlife watching, stargazing, freighter viewing, and close to state marina. Site details: 30 amp service, level back in site, picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is available. You will need to be self contained with water, black/gray tanks.

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RGarges UpNorth Chalet!

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Alanson, MI

Learn more about this land:Fabulous Glamping Chalet/ Saltbox style Getaway! I also have a Fabulous 31 foot Vintage Airstream on the property that can be rented separately for your second group! If it's available at the same time Seasonal only. Chalet has 3 Bedrooms. 2 full bathrooms Bedroom 1 = 1 full bed , 1 twin. Second Floor Bedroom 2 =1 Queen UpNorth Log Bed, 1 twin bed log bed Second Floor Bedroom 3 1 Awesome UpNorth Log Canopy Full Bed first floor Reading nook with 1 Twin Bed. Cute and small. No door. No Closet. Second floor Full Living room, kitchen, dining room and deck with amazing views! If you book the chalet I and my Newfoundland dog Bacchus and my cat Tigger will most likely be camping in the Airstream seasonally or in my basement for the duration of your stay! I have a separate entrance down there and bathroom, bedroom ,kitchen area.

The best camping near Hoeft State Park guide

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Biking, fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing... who could ask for anything more? Regardless, there is more: Hoeft State Park not only provides 300 acres of sandy coastline and wooded beauty for the outdoor activities you love, but its proximity to Lake Huron gives you a break from the usual extreme temperatures of the Midwest. With miles of trails, including a bike path that lands you first in nearby Rogers City, then at the site of the world’s largest open-pit limestone quarry, it’s an awesome place for wandering and sightseeing. Located at the upper end of Michigan, Hoeft is a convenient camping spot for those looking to explore islands in the nearby Straits of Mackinac.

When to go

The best time to visit Hoeft State Park is during the warm summer months, from June to August, when the park is in full bloom and the lake's waters invite for a swim. Spring and fall offer quieter visits with cooler weather, while winters can be harsh with limited access.

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast before your visit to pack appropriately for Michigan's variable climate.
Ensure you have a Recreation Passport for park entry; it's required for all visitors.
Trail maps are available online; download one to plan your hikes in advance.
For safety, always hike with a companion and inform someone of your itinerary.
Accessible facilities are available, but it's best to confirm ahead for specific needs.