Northwest Region Michigan
Michigan’s Northwest Region offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation and breathtaking natural attractions, making it a must for your travel bucket list.
Don’t miss “The Most Beautiful Place in America,” also known as Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to epic sand dunes, the park features forests, historical sites and ancient glacial phenomena. A drive along M-22 will prove though that this is no diamond in the rough – Lake Michigan and the countless inland lakes in the region offer a chance to experience a Lake Effect like no other.
CAMPGROUND LOCATIONS:
1. Wilderness State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: Wilderness State Park offers visitors a variety of year-round recreational activities within its over 10,000 acres. Wilderness areas and 26 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline provide great places to observe nature from the numerous trails throughout the park.
Max RV Length: 45' # Of Sites: 250 Fee: $22-$45 Address: 903 Wilderness Park Dr. Carp Lake MI Contact: (231) 436-5381
2. Petoskey State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: The Oden Fish Hatchery is a short drive from the park and one of the most advanced facilities of its kind. For anyone interested in how brook and brown trout are raised, this is the premier destination.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 180 Fee: $31-$37 Address: 2475 M-119 Hwy. Petoskey MI Contact: (231) 347-2311
3. Young State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: Young State Park on beautiful Lake Charlevoix spans over 560 acres and is a mix of gently rolling terrain, lowlands and cedar swamp. The beach at Young State Park was voted the "best beach of the year" by the Petoskey News Review Graphic.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 240 Fee: $25-$37 Address: 2280 Boyne City Road Boyne City MI Contact: (231) 582-7523
4. Otsego Lake State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: The park is located just south of alpine- themed Downtown Gaylord, known for shopping, dining and the popular Alpenfest in July.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 155 Fee: $22-$30 Address: 7136 Old 27 S. Gaylord MI Contact: (989) 732-5485
5. Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: Traverse City State Park features a .25 mile of beautiful beach on the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is located 3 miles east of downtown Traverse City. The campground is open year round with heated restrooms.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 343 Fee: $33 Address: 1132 US-31 N. Traverse City MI Contact: (231) 922-5270
6. Interlochen State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: Interlochen State Park is located on two fishing and swimming lakes: Green Lake and Duck Lake. The park was established in 1917 to preserve one of the last virgin pine stands for the people of Michigan.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 392 Fee: $25-$29 Address: 4167 M-137 Interlochen MI Contact: (231) 276-9511
7. Orchard Beach State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: Be sure to ride the trolley on a historic tour of Manistee; there is no better way to become acquainted with the city and to learn a little about its unique history. Manistee was a lumbering town and has preserved the Victorian atmosphere with its Victorian Village shopping district and lumbermen's homes.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 166 Fee: $22-$42 Address: 2064 N. Lakeshore Road Manistee MI Contact: (231) 723-7422
8. Mitchell State Park Campground
Why We Love This Campground: The park is situated between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac and provides an excellent opportunity to view a variety of wildlife. A historic canal connects the two lakes and runs directly through the park. Be sure to visit the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located within Mitchell State Park.
Max RV Length: 40' # Of Sites: 221 Fee: $33-$37 Address: 6093 E. M-115 Cadillac MI Contact: (231) 775-7911
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