Best Dispersed Camping near Coopersville, MI
Sand Road Primitive Rustic Camping offers free dispersed camping with challenging access conditions. The site lives up to its name with sandy terrain requiring all-wheel drive and good ground clearance for vehicles. Campers can access the area via drive-in, hike-in, or walk-in routes. Fires are permitted and firewood is available on site. A permit is required, and pets are allowed.
Multiple reviews mention navigation difficulties, with some coordinates leading to incorrect locations. According to one visitor, "If you do not have AWD and good ground clearance, don't even try to get there." The area features large, open wooded spaces with some riverside camping options. Wildlife encounters, including coyotes, have been reported. Despite access challenges, the area accommodates both solo campers and larger groups.
Sawkaw Lake, another dispersed camping option near Bitely (roughly 50 miles from Coopersville), provides more amenities including vault toilets. Sites are positioned around the lake with boat access and established fire rings. While the sites are large, they offer limited privacy between campers. A camper noted, "There are signs on the sites saying permit required, but no info for that purpose." The location provides easy access to the North Country Trail.
