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State Forest Campgrounds

State Forest Rustic Campground fees:
State Forest Campgrounds remain open all year, but access is limited by snow. Fees to be paid and placed in fee pipes on the day of your arrival.

State Forest Campgrounds - (site specific rustic campsites):

• $15 per night, per site

State Forest Campgrounds - (site specific semi-modern, ORV and equestrian campsites):

• $20 per night, per site

State Forest Campgrounds - (group sites and trail camps):

• $6 per person, per night

State Forest Cottages and Cabins State Forest Cabin fees:
All cabins and cottages are $65.00 per night.

Lime Island Cottages:

• Cottages are available from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. Reservations are recommended and are taken starting on January 1st for that year's camping opportunities. All payment of fees are required within two weeks of making a reservation request. For reservations call 906-635-5281 ext. 56317.

Little Presque Isle Cabins:

• Cabins are available for use year-round. Reservations are recommended and are taken starting on November 1st for the following year's camping opportunities. All payment of fees are required within two weeks of making a reservation request. For reservations call 906-635-5281.

Undesignated/Dispersed Camping

Dispersed Camp Fee:
No charge

Dispersed camping is allowed on State Forest land, if the camp is one mile from a designated state forest campground and it has not been banned by Order of the Director. Campers must post a camp registration card at their campsite. Camp registration cards may be obtained at any DNR Operation Service Center or from the Forest, Mineral, and Fire Management Office in Lansing. (Note: dispersed camping is also allowed on a limited basis within State Game Areas. For more information call Wildlife Division).

State Park and Recreation Areas

These fees for state parks and recreation areas will go into effect for stays after January 1, 2008. State parks and recreation areas remain open year-round for day-use visitors,  Ten campgrounds are open for the winter months  During this time, prices are $16 a night for a semi-modern campsite and $10 a night for a rustic campsite.

Associated Camping Fees at State Park and Recreation Areas

• Non-refundable reservation fee - $8
• Local-sale/On-site registration fee - This fee has been cancelled. 
• Site transfer fee - $5
• Cancellation fee - $10

Full Hook-Up Campsite - $31--$33 per night
Full hook-up campsites feature direct sewer, water and electrical hook-ups with 20/30- or 50-amp service. Click on a campground below to find out more.

• Hartwick Pines State Park ($33 per night)
• Holland State Park-Beach Campground  ($31 per night)
• Wm. C. Sterling State Park ($33 per night)

Premium Modern Campsite - $29-$28 per night
Premium campsites are in high demand typically because of site locations and feature 50-amp electric hookups, modern toilet buildings, showers, wheelchair-accessible sites and sanitation stations. In addition, some campgrounds have pull-through sites for larger vehicles. Click on a campground below to find out more.

$29.00 per night

• Grand Haven State Park
• P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
• Holland State Park
• Ludington State Park
• William Mitchell State Park
• North Higgins Lake State Park
• Petoskey State Park
• South Higgins Lake State Park
• Young State Park

$28 per night

• Aloha State Park
• Muskegon State Park /Channel and Lake Michigan
• Straits State Park

Modern Campsite - $27-$16 per night

Modern campsites feature electric hookups (amps will vary), modern toilet buildings, showers, wheelchair-accessible sites and sanitation stations. In addition, some campgrounds have pull-through sites for larger vehicles. Click on a campground below to find out more.

$27 per night

• Algonac State Park-Riverfront Campground (50 amp )
• Grand Haven State Park
• P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
• Holland State Park
• Ludington State Park (30 amp)
• Mears State Park
• William Mitchell State Park
• North Higgins Lake State Park
• Petoskey State Park
• Port Crescent State Park
• Silver Lake State Park
• South Higgins Lake State Park
• Tawas Point State Park
• Traverse City State Park
• Warren Dunes    (50 amp)  
• Wilderness State Park
• Young State Park

$26 per night

• Aloha State Park ( 30 amp )
• Burt Lake State Park ( 50 amp)
• F. J. McLain State Park
• Muskegon State Park /Channel and Lake Michigan
• Otsego Lake State Park
• Straits State Park

$25 per night

• Algonac State Park-Riverfront Campground (30 amp)  
• Fort Wilkins Historic State Park  (50 amp)
• Harrisville State Park (50-amp)
• Hartwick Pines State Park
• Hayes State Park
• Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park -Union Bay Campground
• Sleeper State Park (50 amp)
• Warren Dunes State Park  (30 amp)

$24 per night

• Burt Lake State Park
• Indian Lake State Park
• Orchard Beach State Park
• Pinckney Recreation Area-Bruin Lake
• Waterloo Recreation Area (50 amp)
• Yankee Springs Recreation Area

• Brimley State Park  (50-amp)
• Fort Wilkins Historic State Park (30 amp)
• Harrisville State Park
• Holly Recreation Area (50 amp)
• Interlochen State Park (50 amp)  
• Lakeport State Park
• Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
• Albert E. Sleeper State Park (30-amp electric service)
• Tahquamenon Falls State Park    (50 amp)
• Van Buren State Park (50-amp electric service)
• Van Riper State Park (50-amp electric service)
• Warren Dunes State Park

• Cheboygan State Park
• P. H. Hoeft State Park (30 amp)
• Indian Lake State Park - (30-amp)
• Proud Lake Recreation Area
• Wm. C. Sterling State Park
• Twin Lakes (50 amp)
• Waterloo Recreation Area -(30 amp)
• Yankee Springs Recreation Area /Gun Lake

• Bay City State Recreation Area (50 amp)
• Brimley State Park (30 amp)
• Fort Custer    (30 amp)
• Holly Recreation Area (30 amp)
• Interlochen State Park -Duck Lake ( 30-amp)
• Albert E. Sleeper State Park
• Taquamenon Falls State Park /Lower Falls and Rivermouth (30-amp)
• Van Buren State Park
• Van Riper State Park
• Wells State Park
• Wilson State Park

$20 per night

• Bewabic State Park (50 amp)
• Onaway State Park   
• Twin Lakes State Park

$19 per night

• Bay City Recreation Area  (30-amp)
• Brighton Recreation Area
• Clear Lake State Park     (30 amp)
• Ionia Recreation Area     (30 amp)
• Rifle River State Recreation Area 
• Seven Lake State Park  
• Sleepy Hollow State Park
• Wells State Park

$18 per night  

• Algonac State Park-Wagon Wheel    (30 amp)  
• Baraga State Park (30 amp)
• Bewabic State Park ( 30 amp)
• Lake Gogebic State Park ( 30 amp)
• Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

$16 per night  

• Muskallonge Lake State Park
• Tahquamenon Falls State Park -Rivermouth (toilet/shower buildings, no electric hookups  

Semi-Modern Campsite: There are two distinct options in this classification. The first offers electrical service but no modern toilet/shower buildings. Vault toilets are available on location and water is available from a hand pump. The second option provides modern toilet and shower buildings but no electrical hookups.

$18 per night -- Features 50-amp electrical service but no toilet/shower buildings

Fayette Historic State Park

$16 per night -- 30-amp electrical service OR modern toilet/shower buildings.

• Baraga State Park (toilet/shower buildings, no electrical hookups )
• Bewabic State Park toilet/shower buildings, no electrical hookups
• Fayette Historic State Park   (electric hookups, vault toilets )
• Holly Recreation Area    (toilet/shower buildings, no electrical hookups ) 
• Indian Lake State Park -West Shore (electric hookups, vault toilets)
• Lake Hudson Recreation Area     (electrical hookups, vault toilets)
• Lake Gogebic State Park ( toilet/shower buildings, no electric hookups)
• Tahquamenon Falls State Park Rivermouth (toilet/shower buildings, no electric hookups)  

Rustic Campsite - $10-$14 per night

Vault toilets and hand pump water. No showers or flush toilets.

$14 per night

• Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park -Presque Isle

$12 per night

• Brighton Recreation Area
• Craig Lake State Park
• Fisherman's Island State Park
• Highland Recreation Area
• InterlochenState Park -Green Lake
• Leelanau State Park
• Ludington-Jack Pine Hike-In
• Newago State Park
• Ortonville Recreation Area
• Pinckney Recreation Area
• Rifle River Recreation Area
• Tippy Dam Boating Access Site and Rustic Campground
• Van Riper State Park
• Warren Dunes State Park
• Waterloo Recreation Area -Green Lake
• Yankee Springs Recreation Area -Deep Lake

Equestrian Campground - $17 per night

Vault toilets, hand pumps and hitching posts for horses.

• Brighton Recreation Area
• Ionia Recreation Area
• Waterloo Recreation Area
• Highland Recreation Area