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Best Tent Sites Near Lupton, MI (43)
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Spruce Rustic Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area
Lupton, Michigan3 Reviews19 Photos10 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
Curran, Michigan3 Reviews10 Photos29 SavesRecreation areas located near Hoist and Reid Lakes, north of the Au Sable River in the northeast corner of the Huron National Forest.
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Arrowhead Lake Camp
Lupton, Michigan1 Review12 Photos16 SavesThis property is nestled between West Branch and East Tawas with a 90-acre private lake! There are multiple tent sites as well as renovated cabins situated on or off the lake. Several amenities are included such as firepits and BBQ grills. The main lodge has a men's and women's restroom with showers. There is also a commercial kitchen available to cook your favorite meals. There are two docks for fishing as well as kayaks, row boats and a peddle boat to enjoy the beautiful lake.
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Cathedral Pines Campground
Mio, Michigan1 Review1 Photo13 SavesAu Sable National Scenic River The access road is gated to prohibit motorized access. Visitors to this campground are primarily river paddlers. To access the site from the road, visitors will need to walk .25 miles into the large, old-growth eastern white pine to find the campground. Trees offer a screen from the river, but still allow campers views of the river and wildlife. Brochure with map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Album
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Pine River Campground
Glennie, Michigan2 Reviews2 Photos10 SavesThis is a popular campground during fishing season. Recreation opportunities include hunting, picnicking, mushroom gathering and berry picking. The picnic shelter is a Civilian Conservation Corps construction from the mid 1940's.
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Reid Lake Foot Travel Area
Barton City, Michigan2 Reviews3 SavesReid Lake The Reid Lake Area is a little over 3,000 acres in size. The forest in the area is primarily hardwoods and creates a small, remote, lake environment. The lake is a small, 13-acres, with a variety of fish. Twelve miles of gently rolling trail will lead you around Reid lake. The trails are open for back-country skiing in the winter, and are not groomed. Difficulty on the trails ranges from easy to more difficult. Flickr Photo Album
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White Pine Canoe SF Campground
Luzerne, Michigan4 Reviews8 Photos44 SavesWhite Pines Campground is a backcountry campground, with a restroom and a fire ring. This 60 acre greenspace is mostly undeveloped, offering only parking at the main entrance and a single trail through the forest. When the original 20 acres of the park were acquired in 1927, they contained one of the few remaining pure stands of white pines in the county. The park has since been managed with the goal of preserving this stand and enhancing it with plantings of new white pine seedlings.
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Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
Luzerne, Michigan2 Reviews3 Photos36 SavesThis rustic campground sits along the picturesque shore of the Au Sable River. The campground offers excellent opportunities for trout fishing. Paddlers can easily access the river and use a group camping area. There are 7 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 15 miles east of Grayling via M-72, McMasters Bridge and Conners Flat. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
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Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
Luzerne, Michigan1 Review7 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Grayling, Michigan2 Reviews6 PhotosOverview
Wakeley Lake Campground is a part of the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area .__The campground is made up of 5 walk-in sites near the east shore of Wakeley Lake.__
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Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__
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Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__
Natural Features
Visitors to the area will be treated to a forested setting that varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Wakeley Lake Campground and the Lake itself are set relatively close to the parking location in the semi-primitive nonmotorized area. The lake tapers out into a swampy marsh area along the shoreline in some areas. The 2,100 acres area is habitat for loons and eagles and visitors may view loons nesting from March 1 to July 15. Please respect wildlife and view from a distance.
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This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.
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All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Lupton
465 Reviews of 43 Lupton Campgrounds
Otsego Lake State Park Campground
Otsego camp ground
Nice state park big sites on the lake
Alcona Park
very nice campground
nice campground with plenty of woods and water. rustic sites could be a little more leveled off but not awfully bad. they have full, semi and rustic sites. camped here 4 times and enjoyed my time. PRO'S- great fishing, playgrounds for kids, great for riding bikes, sites are clean and many have good space for larger campers, staff is friendly and reliable. CONS- showers need more pressure, roads can get extremely dusty when it's dry, "beach" is small and rocky and on a slop which is difficult to walk on due to too many rocks in what little sand there is however the whole lakeshore is rocks so wear water shoes, while it didn't bother me, it can get a little loud at nite, after 10pm "quite time" but nothing really serious, some rustic sites could use some dirt to level them up but manageable, rustic sites, IMO, are a little expensive at $20 a night but I've camped at others that were $40! summing my review up, I enjoyed every time I camped here! caught lots of fish from walleye to crappie, even a 6.3lb small mouth bass!! very nice campground that I will continue to camp at and recommend!!
Muskegon River Canoe Camp
A quiet spot on the Muskegon River
A great place for dispersed camping. Don't forget the bug spray! Only 20 minutes from town if you did! Great two weeks here!
Tawas River RV Park
Trailer Park
This campground was disappointing to say the least. Bathrooms were nasty with fruit flies no toilet paper either. The dump station was in poor condition. The non potable water didn’t even work. Our electric box didn’t work we had to use the box next to us. The bugs were awful! There was raw sewage there as well. It smelled so bad. You’re also in a trailer park with condemned trailers! The park was in bad shape as well. The site we reserved wasn’t even vacant!
Tawas Point State Park Campground
Nice location
Nice park. Can feel a little tight on some spaces, especially if your neighbor sprawls over the lines. Restrooms could use a little improvement (like replacing the crappy doors leading into the building) and some maintenance, but are clean. Being on a point between Lake Huron & Tawas Bay, there's almost always some breeze. There's beaches on both sides of the point. Staff friendly. Like most MI State Park sites, it's electric only. Tawas has no (as of this review) FHU sites. There's the Tawas Point Lighthouse here, which you can climb for a few bucks. Nice little gift shop next to it. It can get really packed here on weekends, and the day use gets closed because of being too full.
Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight, especially when inconsiderate campers crowd the road, cause you know... It's all about them.
All in all, it's one of our favorite state parks.
Hit Klenow's Market in town. They do great sandwiches!
Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
Quite, Spacious sites
Most campgrounds we have been to had lots of road noise but not this one! We stayed for 2 nights/3days and this campground was quite.
The vault toilets were well stocked with toilet paper, although one had a hornets nest inside and the other was extremely smelly.
Access to the river was good and the sites were a decent size with privacy in between.
We enjoyed walking some of the nearby trails
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
Very nice and well maintained campground. Bath house facilities were very clean, and campsites were fairly spaced, giving decent privacy. There are some activities in the area related to the park. All in all a very nice State Park campground.
Otsego Lake State Park Campground
Nice surprise
First time camping here. Site 72 had a nice view if the make. Very nice park. Bathrooms s d dhowers ckean for really need to be upgraded. They have a ni. ce dog beach bit no real wslking trails as it is only 64 acres. Very nice beach! Already booked our next trip there.
Otsego Lake State Park Campground
State Park in Gaylord
The park has a small sandy beach the swim area is sandy. The playground needs some updating. A lot of the sites back up to the busy road and you can hear road traffic noise all day and night.
Beaver Creek Resort
Rv resort in Gaylord
Campground across the road from Otsego Lake. The campground has lots to do for kids but the sites are small and the trees are small.
Gaylord KOA
KOA Campground right outside Gaylord
This is so great koa with no road noise. The trees are mature and beautiful. This is a great laid back, family campground. The sites are bigger than other campgrounds in the area.
Avery Lake State Forest Campground
No lake sites
Good campground on a nice fishing lake. Large wooded sites but none that have lake access unfortunately
Big Bear Point State Forest Campground
Too close for comfort
This area is separate from the big bear lake campground and is busier due to the boat launch. Sites are close together without much privacy
Jackson Lake State Forest Campground
Quiet private camping on a small but charming lake
Large wooded sites- many with lake access. Clean and stocked outhouses. Small lake but opportunities for fishing and swimming. Some road noise is noticeable.
Wilson State Park Campground
Great State Park Campground
The ONLY issue I had with this campground was that it's on a busy road. The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses.
Pine River Campground
Great campground
Great Campground. Great sites where you don’t feel like you are on top of other campers.
Gabions Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Gabion's Peace
Nice sites. Though a few have the Shore to Shore trail going right through them. But there is access to the river. While I was there, it was peaceful, clean and easily accessible.
South Higgins Lake State Park Campground
Great campground but you cant reserve a spot
Well, the campground is old. Everything works very well. The sites are decent size. They’re plenty of small playgrounds throughout the campground. The beach is amazing the views awesome however when it comes to booking, it’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked and it’s every good spot
Rifle River Campground
Awesome campgrounds @ Rifle River
The only complaint about the week I spent was they didn’t cut the grass, other than that I had an amazing birthday week at Rifle River Campground, we found amazing flowers blooming like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there’s a extremely large eagles nest.
The fishing wasn’t very successful I only caught a small one but the water was warm and clear you could see the sand doons.
Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Beautiful!
We only stayed one night but it was very nice, right by the water. One other camper nearby but completely out of earshot.
Jewell Lake NF Campground
Jewell Lake
I think jewel lake is pretty good because they have good campsites. I like the dog, they have an island, you can go on can't sleep on there, but you can go on it. They have a beach, they have a bridge, so you can fish on good water to go swimming, you can drive a boat, you can go on a kayaking on a jet ski, any type of water boats the camp site it's pet friendly perfect for campers or pull behinds tense, they're ok, for motorhome\ RV's but it's pretty good.
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Beautiful state forest campground
This has been one of my favorite rustic state forest spots. Most sites have an amazing view. The campground is so pretty with huge Pines and hills overlooking the lake. You can swim right at most of the sites.
Whispering Pines Resort
Rustic state forest campground
Rustic state forest campground located near trails. Each site has its own firepit and picnic table.
Upper Manistee River
Rustic state forest campground
This is a rustic state forest campground located on the manistee river. The canoe livery was right across the river and the town is there too. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table.
Upper Manistee River
Great remote camping!
Beautiful campsite overlooking the Tippy Dam reservoir. Free sites that are managed by the U.S. Forest Service and are mostly FCFS. However, some sites require a reservation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Some sites have water access. Only amenity is a fire ring.
Lake Marjory State Forest Campground
Rustic state campground
If you don't mind road noise then this campground is great. The campground is currently closed for well repair. 05/24
Avery Lake State Forest Campground
A rustic state forest campground
A rustic state forest campground on Avery Lake. I had 3 bars of service here :)
Guide to Lupton
Camping near Lupton, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking and Biking: There are many trails in the area. Campers at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the trails, with one reviewer saying, "Campground was beautiful and had many trails to walk & bike."
- Fishing: The lakes around Lupton are great for fishing. One visitor at Rifle River Campground mentioned, "I found amazing flowers blooming... I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter."
- Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to lakes for swimming. A reviewer at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground noted, "The lake is pretty but goes from waist high to bottomless blue."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. One happy camper at Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground said, "Beautiful sites with private, wooded locations or sunset, lake views."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds are noted for their cleanliness. A visitor at Old Orchard Park Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms are clean, but very outdated and run down."
- Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Au Sable River Primitive Camping said, "The ranger stopped in to say hey each day."
What you should know:
- Crowded Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground noted, "It can get really packed here on weekends."
- Limited Reservations: Some campgrounds, like South Higgins Lake State Park Campground, can be hard to book. A visitor mentioned, "Getting a site here during the summer can be very difficult."
- Noise Levels: Expect some noise from nearby roads or other campers. A reviewer at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground said, "The campground was located right next to a busy road."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. One camper at Alcona Park said, "Great fishing, playgrounds for kids, great for riding bikes."
- Plan for Crowds: If you're camping during peak season, be prepared for busy sites. A visitor at Rifle River Campground mentioned, "The campground was really nice and a ton of fun!"
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can make things easier. A camper at Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground noted, "The lake was serene in the early mornings and evenings."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger RVs. A reviewer at Tawas Point State Park Campground warned, "Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight."
- Book Early: If you want a good spot, make your reservations well in advance. A visitor at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground said, "You will want one of the sites closer to the lake."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you need. A camper at Old Orchard Park Campground mentioned, "Water and electric are poorly located."
Camping near Lupton, Michigan, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors!
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