Camping for hunting in Michigan
19 camps in Michigan that list hunting or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 56°F.
Best areas for hunting
- Around Fremont8 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Sand Lake3 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Watersmeet3 camps for hunting within 25 miles
- Around Munising3 camps for hunting within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for hunting?
19 camps that list hunting or mention it in their description; 5 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 89% also offer fishing, 68% also offer hiking, 68% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hunting in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Au Sable AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the Au Sable River. This area is located…
View camp → - Iron River Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Iron River is located in Iron County, in the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, just seven miles from the Wisconsin border. The border is shared with the Nicolet National…
View camp → - Bowman Lake AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
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…
View camp → - Bessemer Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Bessemer Ranger District has a variety of traditional lands, fisheries, and timber programs with new challenges in wildlife partnerships, in recreation (Region 9's only Harbor) and with…
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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…
View camp →- Twinwood Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Bigelow Creek feeds into Twinwood Lake next to the campground and creates a good current in the lake. Ice fishing is a very popular on this lake. This beautiful area is forested with white…
View camp → - Ontonagon Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Ontonagon Ranger District is on the shores of Lake Superior, largest of the Great Lakes, and the mouth of the Ontonagon River. There are numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.…
View camp → - Kenton Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Kenton Ranger District is the largest and oldest district on the Ottawa, dating back to 1931, when the forest had only one district. The recreation program includes a wide variety of…
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Free camps for hunting
- Condon Lakes WestFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This area is very popular for mushroom and berry picking, as well as hunting, fishing and camping.
View camp → - Bowman Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The campground is walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.
View camp → - Sulak CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
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View camp → - Au Sable AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the Au Sable River. This area is located…
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