Camping for fishing in Michigan
100 camps in Michigan that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 55°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Munising39 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Scottville19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Watersmeet14 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Sand Lake8 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Mackinac Island6 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for fishing?
100 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 16 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 55°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer boating & paddling, 62% also offer swimming, 60% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Camp Cook CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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D.H. Day CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalD.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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Rollways CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRollways Campground is located 7 miles from Hale, Michigan along the beautiful AuSable River. The site was built in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds established in Huron National…
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Clear Lake CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Lake Nineteen CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Triangle Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
View camp →- Elk Canoe CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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Gooseneck Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest…
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Free camps for fishing
- Flowing Well CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Flowing Well is situated along the banks of the Sturgeon River among large trees and a variety of wildflowers. Camping, fishing, picnicking, and canoeing can be enjoyed in a pretty and…
View camp → - Golden Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Golden Lake Campground is located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, M.I., on the Iron River Ranger District. This campground provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience like…
View camp → - Swan Lake CampsitesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Swan Lake (52 acres) is the most popular lake in the primitive campsite program, so getting a permit to camp can be quite competitive! All four campsites are located on the non-motorized…
View camp → - Condon Lakes WestFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This area is very popular for mushroom and berry picking, as well as hunting, fishing and camping.
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