Eighteen of Michigan’s more popular state forest campgrounds are being added to the state campground reservation system this season. That’s a first for the remote and rustic campgrounds that have ...

Today, Michigan’s state park campsites can be booked six months in advance, which means there’s competition to get “the spot.

We’re taking you on a journey through the wonders of Michigan’s best camping sites in the Upper Peninsula, where camping isn’t just an activity; it’s a way of life. We’ll show you the best spots to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are three types of campsites: Primitive, Modern and Rustic. The focus of this story is of the rustic variety, which is camping with extremely limited amenities, including ...

Paige Lackey will be traveling around the state in an RV starting next week visiting state forest campgrounds. For the next five months, one Michigander will be traveling around the state's rustic ...

Paige Lackey traveled the state with her dog, Willow. At the end of April, Paige Lackey started a five-month trip to collect data on the state's rustic campgrounds for the Michigan Department of ...

Situated on the shore of Ambrose Lake, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Ogemaw County, 11 miles north of West Branch. (Michigan DNR) A ...

Memorial Day camping traditions at Michigan state parks have been officially canceled for this year. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources plans to reopen rustic state forest campgrounds June ...

At Michigan state park and recreation area campgrounds, you can experience the natural beauty of the Great Lakes State. Michigan's 103 state parks and 416 state campgrounds often feature landmark ...

Holland State Park was the most popular Michigan state park or recreation area campground in fiscal year 2025.