Best Dispersed Camping near Lupton, MI

Dispersed Camping Reviews near Lupton, MI

9 Reviews of 4 Lupton Campgrounds

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  Brenda M.

  Scout

  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.

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  Agapes D.

  Guide

  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!

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  j H.

  Scout

  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

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  Megan C.

  Guide

  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.

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  Maggie M.

  Guide

  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!

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  Jessica D.

  Scout

  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!

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  Megan C.

  Guide

  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.

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  Nikki M.

  Ranger

  May. 18, 2019

  Huron-Manistee National Forest

  Quiet

  Super rustic and right on the river!

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  Rachael M.

  Scout

  Aug. 5, 2018

  Huron-Manistee National Forest

  Beautiful well-maintained campground near the Lake Michigan shire.

  Quiet, spacious sites spaced far apart in a wooded area. Four different loops divided the whole camp into regions. Signage got us to the beach easily. Staff were friendly and helpful. Flushing toilets in Orchid loop where we were. No showers.