the 10 best
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Boasting miles of sandy beaches, forested trails, & shipwrecks, there's a lot of ground to cover & plenty of places to camp.
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Perched on the picturesque Leelanau Peninsula, this 1,550-acre jewel offers a terrific trail system, a sandy beach, picnic area, a campground & mini cabins!
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With nearly 50,000 acres of woodlands & waterfalls, this is the perfect place to camp with both modern setups & group camps available.
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Known for sandstone cliffs, sheltered beaches, towering dunes, lakes & forests, it's easy to see why camping here is extremely popular.
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With 60,000 acres of forests, waterfalls, rivers & streams, Michigan's largest state park entices travelers with modern, rustic & backcountry camping.
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This spot in Northwest Michigan is a camper's dream with a mix of full hook-up sites, walk-in tent-only camping, rustic cabins & bunkhouses.
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A remarkable place full of incredible scenery, wildlife & opportunities for adventure, Ludington offers campgrounds, walk-in tent sites & mini cabins.
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A pilgrimage-worthy destination for hikers, birdwatchers & fishermen. You can camp along scenic rivers, creeks, lakeshores & of course, in the woods.
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Horseback riding, biking, boating, fishing & swimming are other popular pastimes. With 181 modern campsites, staying over is no brainer.
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Home to 723 acres of forest, dunes & sandy shorelines. It's also one of the best places in the state to watch the sunrise, AKA perfect for campers!