Camping near hiking trails in Michigan
173 camps in Michigan within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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 56°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Trail | 128.1 mi | 54 | Campsite · 7 mi NW of White Cloud · 0.0 mi |
| Manistee River Trail | 9.6 mi | 24 | Red Bridge Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Man.Rv. Red Bdg Spur-Nct | 1.0 mi | 13 | Red Bridge Campground · 0.3 mi |
| Nct Marilla Trailhead Spur | 1.1 mi | 12 | Dispersed spot · 6 mi SW of Mesick · 0.3 mi |
| Nct Upper Manistee R. Th Spur | 0.1 mi | 12 | Campsite #10A · 7 mi NE of Wellston · 0.7 mi |
| Grand Island Bike | 21.0 mi | 11 | Channel Marker Campsite on Grand Island · 0.0 mi |
| Man. Rv- Suspension Brdg Spur | 0.5 mi | 11 | Dispersed spot · 6 mi SW of Mesick · 0.1 mi |
| Grand Island Thumb Hiking Trl | 2.1 mi | 9 | Little Dunes I · 0.2 mi |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | 1.3 mi | 8 | Little Duck Campsite On Grand Island · 0.0 mi |
| Murray Bay - Trout Bay Portage | 0.4 mi | 8 | Little Dunes I · 0.1 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Parkdale50 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Munising49 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Mio20 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Big Rapids14 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Mackinac Island13 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for hiking?
173 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 34 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 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 46% also offer boating & paddling, 45% also offer fishing, 34% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Leg Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 2.5 miThe 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 Ottawa PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miPlanning a trip to the Lake Ottawa Pavilion? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility.
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Platte River CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPlatte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most…
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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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Lake Nineteen CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campThe 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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Swan Lake CampsitesFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miThe 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 →- Bowman Lake AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi
This area not only has the Pere Marquette River running through it, but also contains a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail and habitat for the federally endangered Karner…
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Clear Lake CampsiteFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campThe 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 hiking
- Island Lake CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.9 mi
Island Lake is a 32.5 acre lake where the family camper can enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking, and camping. Located "off the beaten path," this area receives lighter visitor use than some…
View camp → - Sulak CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
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View camp → - Sparrow Rapids CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Sparrow Rapids Campground provides visitors with an opportunity to be near a wilderness and a Wild/Recreation River at the same time. This campgrouind has six campsites that can accomodate…
View camp → - River Dune CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.5 mi
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