Northern Michigan Campgrounds

Surrounded by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and state and natural forests, Northern Michigan offers campers the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of sand dunes and experience the majesty of the Great Lakes. Northern Michigan campgrounds can accommodate everything from luxury RVs to tents while giving visitors the chance to enjoy a healthy weekend getaway or a long vacation.

Oscoda

Located closer to the Mackinac Bridge than to Detroit, the Old Orchard Park Campground in Oscoda is one of the largest campgrounds in northeast Michigan. The campground is set alongside Foote Pond in the Huron-Manistee National Forests and is on the River Road Scenic Byway. The nearly four-mile-long campground is close to trails in the state and national forests for hiking and mountain biking; on-site activities include shuffleboard, fitness trails, fishing, boating and a playground.

Traverse City

The state-owned Traverse City State Park has more than 300 campsites on a 47-acre park on the east arm of the Grand Traverse Bay. The quarter-mile stretch of beach is perfect for volleyball, swimming, fishing, metal-detecting and enjoying a healthy picnic lunch. Located just a short drive from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the campground provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the natural wonder of the sand dunes on foot.

Silver Lake

The Silver Lake Sand Dunes area is known for recreational off-road exploration, but the sand dunes are not to be forgotten when exploring on foot or on two wheels. The Silver Lake Resort & Campground in Silver Lake is located one mile from Silver Lake, sand dunes and the Great Lakes. The 200 campsites spread over 30 acres give campers the chance to swim in the heated pool, play volleyball, throw horseshoes or hike in the area forests.

Grayling

Burton's Landing State Forest Campground in Grayling is a rustic getaway for the adventurous camper. The campground is located on the Au Sable River and has 12 rustic sites available for tents or small trailers. On-site recreational activities include canoeing in the Au Sable River, fishing, hiking and exploring the various wildlife habitats in the surrounding forest. A State of Michigan parks vehicle pass is not required to gain entrance.

Cadillac

Mitchell State Park, located in Cadillac between two well-known lakes, offers campers a variety of outdoor activities. The two lakes, Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, are connected by a canal that travels through the campground, making for an easy launch for canoes and fishing vessels. This state park offers modern campsites, which include water and electricity, and also features cabin rentals. Other amenities include hiking and cross-country ski trails, swimming, boating, metal detecting and wildlife observation spots.