Best Dispersed Camping near Curran, MI

Searching for the best camping near Curran, MI? Curran is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Curran, Michigan (3)

    1. Huron-Manistee National Forest

    9 Reviews
    Brethren, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 775-2421

    $10 - $14 / night

    "The children all carried their own tents , sleeping bags, and food for 4 days. The River trail supplied us with our water needs for cooking and drinking, from the Manistee River."

    "this is a vast area in which there are many campground sites with some opportunities for dispersed camping. Use a GPS system or a program to ensure you are not in private property."

    2. De Cheau Lake Camping

    1 Review
    Atlanta, MI
    29 miles

    "Feels more remote than it really is. Lots of room for multiple vehicles/sites. Very near a handful of private residences. Can hear the state route from the site but it was low volume traffic."

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9 Reviews of 3 Curran Campgrounds


  • Brenda M.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    Manistee River trail is absolutely gorgeous.

    Thw campground itself was very nice...it was our starting point for our family hiking/backpacking/camping trip this year. We had 11 Grandkids with us, and we had 9 backpacking tents. The children all carried their own tents , sleeping bags, and food for 4 days. The River trail supplied us with our water needs for cooking and drinking, from the Manistee River. It was a fun trip for all.

  • Agapes D.
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    Beautiful but busy-May 2018

    this is a vast area in which there are many campground sites with some opportunities for dispersed camping. Use a GPS system or a program to ensure you are not in private property. Have at least 3 sites as possibilities. We specifically stayed at the site at the end of Goverment’s Landing on the river. It was amazing, my husband, myself and our two dogs had a wonderful time. We hiked al through the forest, tried lots of cool gear and discovered a new love for camping and nature. This was 4 weeks ago, we have since beeen to Wisconsin and in 2 weeks we will head to Iowa for more camping! Get out there!

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2025

    De Cheau Lake Camping

    Excellent Site

    Feels more remote than it really is. Lots of room for multiple vehicles/sites. Very near a handful of private residences. Can hear the state route from the site but it was low volume traffic. Didn't see anyone else during the stay.

    Beautiful lake, blessed by the Elk bugles nearby.

    Posted on Southern entrance: Michigan Rec Passport Required

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    Great for Backpacking!

    We walked this trail for 5 days and 4 nights. Cell service was spotty, which was the goal. Lots of wildlife and great views. You need to carry everything out that you carry in. Bring a garden trowel and toilet paper. There are streams with decent drinking water but I would recommend a filter anyways. Connects to the north country trail. We parked at seton valley campground and paid $9 for Peking.

  • Maggie M.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    We weren’t planning to camp but...

    but we were blown away! The dunes along the river seem out of place, and wonderfully so. you could spend so much tIme here, climbing around, swimming, kayaking, and enjoying the views. We keep our Jeep ready for camping at any moment and places like this are why we do it. We just had to stay, and I am so excited to go back in the fall. I know this says no pets but we were able to bring our dog and saw many other dogs enjoying the park as well!

  • Jessica D.
    Jul. 13, 2022

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    Backcountry camping experience

    I have dispersed camped here twice now and each time is such a pleasure, the trails are always so maintained, the sites are easy to find and always marked. Defiantly one of my favorites! and this isn’t far from the sleeping dunes national lakeshore or the empire bluff trail which is a must!

  • Megan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Huron-Manistee National Forest

    Great for backpacking

    Hiked five days, four nights. Connects to NCT. Bring toilet paper. Water is stream is probably safe but bring a filter or enough water to last. No campgrounds, but there are areas with clearings for camping. The nearest other campers were not within earshot nor could we see them. Lots of wildlife.

  • Rachael M.