Travelers looking for destinations and activities that will stretch their minds and imaginations, without stretching their wallets, are invited to rediscover Michigan camping this summer. Camping is ranked the #1 outdoor vacation activity in the United States by the Travel Industry Association of America.
There are plenty of camp sites – for tenters, RVers and cabin-dwellers – available at private campgrounds throughout both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas for the upcoming Memorial holiday weekend. The summer season officially kicks off May 26 with the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend, when 1.1 million Michiganians are expected to be on the open road, according to AAA Michigan.
Campgrounds reporting availability for the holiday weekend include:
- Betsie River Campsite Frankfort 231-352-9535 www.betsieriver.com
- Cedarville RV Park Cedarville 906-484-3351 www.cedarvillervpark.com
- Clementz's Northcountry Campground Newberry 906-293-8562 www.northcountrycampground.com
- Coolwater on the Pine Wellston 231-862-3481 www.coolwatercampground.com
- Covered Wagon Camp Resort Ottawa Lake 734-856-3058 http://www.coveredwagoncamp.com/
- Covert/South Haven KOA Covert 269-764-0818 www.covert-southhavenkoa.com
- Emmett KOA Emmett 888-562-5612 http://koa.com/campgrounds/emmett/
- Flint/Holly KOA Holly 248-634-0803 www.koafunpark.com
- Gaylord KOA Gaylord 800-562-4146 www.gaylordkoa.com
- Greenwood Family Campground Alger 989-345-2778 www.michcampgrounds.com/greenwood
- Higgins Lake KOA Roscommon 989-275-8151 www.koafunpark.com
- Indian River RV Resort & Campground Indian River 888-792-2267 www.indianrivercampground.com
- Insta Launch Campground & Marina Manistee 866-452-8642 www.instalaunch.com
- Irons RV Park & Campground Irons 231-266-2070 www.ironsrvparkandcampground.com
- Jellystone Park Grayling 989 348-2157 www.graylingjellystone.com
- Kalkaska RV Park & Campground Kalkaska 231-258-9863 www.kalkaskacampground.com
- Kampvilla RV Park Bear Lake 800-968-0027 www.kampvilla.com
- Lake Huron Campground Carsonville 866-360-CAMP www.LakeHuronCampground.com
- Lake Leelanau RV Park Lake Leelanau 231-256-7236 www.lakeleelanaurvpark.com
- Lakeview UM Campground Lakeview 989-352-6896 www.lakeviewcamp.org
- Leisure Time Campground Irons 800-266-8214 www.LeisureTimeCampground.com
- Log Cabin Resort & Campground Curtis 888-879-6448 www.uplogcabin.com
- Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island KOA Mackinaw City 800-562-1738 www.KOA.COM
- Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Mackinaw City 231-436-5584 www.campmackinaw.com
- Matson's Big Manistee River Camp. Manistee 888-556-2424 www.matsonscampground.com
- Mio Pine Acres Campground Mio 989-826-5590 www.miopineacres.com
- Rogers Resort Inc. Jones 269-476-2655 www.RogersResort.com
- Secord Lake Campground Gladwin 989-426-4020 www.secordlakecampground.com
- Snow Lake Kampground Fenwick 989-248-3224 www.snowlakekampground.com
- Stony Haven Campground & Cabins New Era 231-861-5201 www.campingfriend.com/stonyhavencampground
- Twin Oaks Campground & Cabins Wellston 877-442-3102 www.twinoakscamping.com
- Waterways Campground Cheboygan 888-882-7066 waterwayscampground.com
- Wooded Acres Family Campground Houghton Lake 989-422-341 www.woodedacrescampground.net
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Indian River 231-238-8259 www.jellystoneindianriver.com
Type and date(s) of site availability vary by property. This is not an all-inclusive list. This list includes campgrounds that responded back to a survey indicating availability, as of May 24, 2011. Availability subject to change. Reservations are required.
Blood Drives
Throughout the summer, ARVC Michigan is once again teaming with Michigan Blood – www.miblood.org – for a series of summer blood drives at member campgrounds. On Saturday, may 28, blood drives will be held at the following ARVC member campgrounds:
- East Lake Camping (9am-1pm) Hopkins www.eastlakecamping.com
- Lakeside Camp Park (10am-2pm) Cedar Springs www.michcampgrounds.com/lakeside
- Lincoln Pines Resort (12-4pm) Gowen www.lincolnpinesresort.com
- River Ridge Campground (11am-4pm) Breckenridge www.riverridgecampgroundsmi.com
About ARVC - Michigan
ARVC represents more than 180 member campgrounds with nearly 30,000 sites available throughout the state. Whether pitching a tent, parking an RV or reserving a rustic or modern cabin, Michigan campgrounds offer a great way to disconnect from busy lives and reconnect with families. Campers in Michigan enjoy the great outdoors while fishing or canoeing on the countless lakes, rivers and streams or hiking, biking and riding on the miles of trails that wind throughout the state. There’s definitely no shortage of activities, no matter where the campground is located.
The 2011 Michigan Campground Directory, published by ARVC – Michigan, is now available at various locations statewide, including all Welcome Centers. A PDF version is also available for viewing online at www.michcampgrounds.com. The directory not only lists campgrounds by region, but also includes helpful information on the type of sites available, various amenities such as restroom, laundry and dumping station facilities; recreational offerings such as pools and golf courses; and seasons of operation. Campgrounds that now offer wireless internet access onsite are also identified.
Three Cheers for Clementz NorthCountry Campground, my friend Cathy and her husband Dan own it. I've heard it's a beautiful place and I know they are great people!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy! Glad to hear from you!
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