Camping for swimming in Michigan
67 camps in Michigan that list swimming 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 swimming
- Around Munising35 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Reed City7 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Mio7 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Wakefield5 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Mackinac Island3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for swimming?
67 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 5 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, 93% also offer fishing, 85% also offer boating & paddling, 76% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Clark Lake PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPlanning a visit to the Clark Lake Pavilion? Watch for Alerts at the top of the page for any Alerts regarding this facility. The Clark Lake Pavilion, located within the Clark Lake day use…
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Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry CampingFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPlanning a trip to the Sylvania Wilderness? 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…
View camp →- Island Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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Swan 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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Mowe 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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Chicago Lake CampsitesFederal 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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Lyman 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 swimming
- Ewing Point CampsiteDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
There is a beautiful walk-in campsite located on Ewing Point on the north side of the 132 acre McKeever Lake. The grassy site is 50 feet by 75 feet, surrounded by cedar and hemlock. A fire…
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 → - Lake Nineteen CampsitesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The campsite on the eastern shore of Lake Nineteen can only be accessed by boat, or by foot or horseback from the Pine Marten Run Trail. Like its neighbor Ironjaw Lake to the west, is also…
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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