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Winter camping near snow trails in Michigan
860 camps in Michigan within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports.
Winter trails
6,781 miles of snowmobile trail, 1,533 miles of cross-country ski trail and 278 miles of snowshoe trail (from Forest Service, Michigan DNR). Check grooming, snow and avalanche conditions before you go.
Best areas for winter sports
- Around Newaygo121 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Bendon98 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Munising73 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Mio64 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
- Around Indian River50 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Michigan are good for winter sports?
860 camps within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports; 86 of them are free.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 13% also offer boating & paddling, 11% also offer fishing, 9% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open winter sports in MichiganThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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 →- Claybanks CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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Nichols Lake South CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated on the south side of Nichols Lake, the campground and surrounding area offer excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping, or just relaxing.
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Steuben 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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Peterson BridgeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPeterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes it ideal for canoeists and those looking to experience the…
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Lake Ottawa PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPlanning 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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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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Little Bass 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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Free camps for winter sports
- Sulak CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
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View camp → - 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 → - Buttercup CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
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View camp → - Council Lake CampsitesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The four primitive campsites are located in a mixed stand of hardwood and beech trees on the south shore of Council Lake. There is fishing in Council Lake for yellow perch, rock bass…
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