Top Tent Camping near Posen, MI
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Best Tent Sites Near Posen, MI (22)
1. Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground
12 Reviews•28 Photos•113 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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- ADA Access
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- Dispersed
2. Negwegon State Park
8 Reviews•12 Photos•157 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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$15 / night
3. Ess Lake State Forest Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•10 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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- Trash
- Picnic Table
4. Pigeon River State Forest Campground
7 Reviews•26 Photos•71 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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- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
5. Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground
1 Review•7 Photos•8 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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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
6. Elk Hill Equestrian River Trail Campground
1 Review•1 SaveMichigan 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
- Fires
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- Picnic Table
- Toilets
7. Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
3 Reviews•10 Photos•29 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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8. Reid Lake Foot Travel Area
2 Reviews•3 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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9. Colemans
1 Review•9 Photos•2 Saves29.9 beautiful acres Features three electric hook ups for rv.15 minutes from lake Hubbard,trask lake,lake Huron great for the hunting season or for summer fishing or camping don't have to deal with tons of campers this is secluded some what private site
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$38 - $48 / night
10. Stoney Creek Trail Camp
1 Review•1 SaveMichigan 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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Recent Tent Reviews In Posen
296 Reviews of 22 Posen Campgrounds
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Traveler
Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground
Perfect view
Camped off of the dirt bike/hiking trail. Found access off end of Black Hwy
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Djakata S.
Guide
Jewell Lake Campground
Great place
Only stayed one night but it was a very nice stay. Private but not secluded. Encountered a bear in the night but it retreated back into the woods. Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back.
Nicole V.Guide
Emerick Park Campground
Quaint and Close to town
Small campground with boat launch, shower house, and bathrooms. Connect’s to a park with playground and pickleball court. Easy to walk or ride your bicycle into town for ice cream. No swim beach but good fishing opportunities on the thunder river.
David C.
Scout
Haakwood State Forest Campground
Easy access to north central bike path
This campground is right on the north central bike path and I came to this here for that easy access. However, it is right next to the road and there is a lot of road noise during the day and early evening. It did quiet down overnight. Being next to the road also gives easy access to nearby attractions like Indian River. If you're looking for a camp site to sit around and relax during the day, this is probably not the place for you.The camp sites are spread out and many offer complete privacy. Most are shaded. The campground is only 2 miles from I 75 and is an excellent spot if you need a campsite just to stop over.
Wailym C.
Ranger
Alpena County Fairground
Better than expected
Alpena Fairground camp sites are conveniently located right off Route 23 within minutes of local attractions and historic sites. The RV / trailer sites were spacious enough with water views of the Alpena wildlife sanctuary and Thunder Bay River. The sunset views are lovely. We launched our kayaks right from our site and paddled around the sanctuary. Be aware, you cannot access Thunder Bay and Lake Huron from here. Access is blocked off at 9th street dam. If you want to head into Thunder Bay it’s best to just drive down and launch in at marina. And if you head down River you will have to paddle upstream to get back, not fun in high winds. Camping is quiet, only a few other campers there. Be mindful the fairgrounds hosts events during the year. The circus stopped to perform during our three days there but we didn’t hear a sound or notice anyone around. The restrooms and showers were clean enough, located near fairground entrance. Holly the caretaker was courteous to answer my questions over the phone before arrival and during check in. Her home office is located near entrance, it’s a small rancher house. Water and dump available as well near entrance. Overall a nice quiet stay. The should invest in new fire rings.
Ralph E.Guide
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!!
- HHatcherScout
Haakwood State Forest Campground
Rustic campground
Stayed here Labor Day weekend. It was my first time staying at a State Forest campground; it has the basics like a hand pump for water, pit toilets and a dumpster. Site 12 had a spot for my hammock. Watch out for poison ivy. The only downside is that other campers don't know how to behave at night. They think karaoke and screaming at their domestic partner at 1:42 am is acceptable.
- SStephanie W.Guide
Hoeft State Park
Great overnight on Lake Huron
I enjoyed this campsite. Maybe it was because of it being a Sunday night, but it didn’t feel very crowded and was fairly quiet. It’s close to the water (just a short walk over the dunes so you can’t actually see the lake from your site.) I had electric and the bathrooms had showers, though they definitely could use an update. The only thing that could have made this place better was if they allowed dogs on the beach! I was traveling alone and would have loved to have walked the beach with my pup.
- LLauraTraveler
Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground
Rustic
Amazing rustic campground. First come first serve sites, a well with pump for water and clean vault toilets. Walk along the Ocqueoc River to the falls, walk the path through the campground or park at the site and take a short trip to the falls. Large and small sites, friendly staff.
Martha L.Guide
Cheboygan State Park
Peaceful & plentiful
Cheboygan State Park is a must do for all campers! This is a hidden gem. Many of the campsites walk out to Lake Huron and there’s a perfect breeze from the water to the campsite to keep all of the bugs away. Very peaceful and the campsites are very private and quiet. Happily surprised and will be back! Very dog friendly, great hiking trails, and the beach is very sandy!
- Lydia T.
Legend
Waterways Campground
Beautiful campground in Cheboygan
This is a great campground if you like to bring your boat along too. We were able to tie our boat up and use it all weekend. The campground is beautiful with an awesome dog park as well.
- Nicole V.Guide
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
- Nicole V.Guide
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
- Nicole V.Guide
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.
- John H.Scout
Pine River Campground
Great campground
Great Campground. Great sites where you don’t feel like you are on top of other campers.
Dean H.Scout
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.
- Nicole V.Guide
Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground
Big lake but no direct water sites
Peaceful and quiet and close to the sinkhole pathway. Clean bathrooms and large mostly private sites. You can launch your boat and beach it near the campground and your campsite but no direct access that we saw.
- Nicole V.Guide
Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground
Slice of paradise!
This hidden gem has large private sites..many with direct lake access. There is a beach/swim area as well as a small trail from the beach to the boat launch. Good fishing and clean outhouses too!
Emily G.ScoutJewell 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.
- Lydia T.Legend
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 :)
- Lydia T.Legend
Jackson Lake State Forest Campground
Rustic state forest campground
Rustic campground on Jackson lake. Very close to clear lake state park down the road. Vault toilets and each site comes with picnic table and fire ring.
- Lydia T.Legend
Big Oaks Equestrian State Campground
A rustic state forest equestrian campground
A horse campground located directly on trails. Rustic campground with lots of trees. Non horse campers stay in lots 1-8
- Lydia T.Legend
Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
State forest campground on Bear Lake
A rustic campground right on Bear Lake. Most sites are directly on the water. There is a 4 foot breakwall between the sites and the lake. You could anchor your boat in front of your campsite.
- Lydia T.Legend
Clear Lake State Park
State Park on Clear Lake
This is a nice state park and campgrou nd on clear lake near Atlanta, MI. About 45 minutes from Gaylord. The lake was absolutely beautiful and super blue and clear. The beach at the state park was nice but not really a natural beach but the lake itself is naturally sandy.
- Lydia T.Legend
Pigeon River State Forest Campground
I love staying at this rustic campground.
You can pick sites on the river or back by the woods. There are vault toilets and a well for water. The Shingle Mill Pathway runs through the campground. Each site comes with fire pit and picnic table. I've seen people tenting and I've seem people with large fifth wheels. Some sites are only big enough for tents but most sites can fit large rvs.
- RRon F.Traveler
Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground
Isolated and beautiful little campground
Stayed here in late September 2023 for 2 nights. The campsites are well spaced from each other and most have lake access. we had 2 tents and plenty of room. Vault toilets were clean, well water was good. Saw an elk while driving around the area.
Willow W.ScoutPine River Campground
Camp
It's quiet and just peaceful!
Guide to Posen
Camping near Posen, Michigan, offers a great mix of natural beauty and outdoor fun. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.
What to do
- Explore Lake Huron: Many campgrounds, like Hoeft State Park Campground, are just a short walk from the beach. Campers love the sandy shores and swimming areas. One visitor mentioned, "It is close to Rogers City shops, a really cool lighthouse a few miles away, and Ocqueoc Falls is 15 - 20 minutes away."
- Hiking and biking: Trails abound in the area. At Ossineke State Forest Campground, one camper noted, "The campground is quiet, and the lake is right behind the campground. A nice sandy shoreline and shallow water makes for a relaxing day."
- Fishing: Black Lake is a popular spot for anglers. Campers at Onaway State Park Campground have enjoyed fishing for walleye, with one reviewer saying, "Black Lake offers great Walleye fishing if you have a boat."
What campers like
- Peaceful surroundings: Many campers appreciate the tranquility of the area. One visitor at Ossineke State Forest Campground said, "I could hear Lake Huron at night, the waves crashing against the shore."
- Spacious sites: Campgrounds like Negwegon State Park Campground offer large, secluded sites. A camper shared, "Every backcountry site has beach access which would be incredible in the summer."
- Rustic charm: Campers enjoy the rustic feel of places like Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground. One reviewer said, "This rustic campground is just across the road from Ocqueoc Falls, which is a handicap accessible waterfall in northern Michigan."
What you should know
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Avery Lake State Forest Campground, do not have electric hookups or showers. A visitor mentioned, "Clean privy, cold water. Quiet."
- First-come, first-served: Many sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, especially at Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground. One camper noted, "Only 14 campsites that are first come first serve."
- Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. Campers at Pigeon River State Forest Campground have spotted elk in the area, with one saying, "Saw an elk while driving around the area."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for sites with playgrounds and activities. Onaway State Park Campground has a playground area with swings and a sand pit, making it great for kids.
- Plan for quiet nights: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Black Lake State Forest Campground mentioned, "Generators everywhere, no peace and quiet." Consider visiting during the week for a quieter experience.
- Pack outdoor games: Bring along games for family fun. Campers at Clear Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the beach and had plenty of space for activities.
Tips from RVers
- Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A reviewer at Avery Lake State Forest Campground noted, "Good campground on a nice fishing lake. Large wooded sites but none that have lake access unfortunately."
- Look for electric hookups: If you need power, choose campgrounds like Hoeft State Park Campground that offer electric hookups. One camper appreciated the convenience, saying, "I had electric and the bathrooms had showers."
- Plan for waste disposal: Make sure to check for dump stations. Campers at Onaway State Park Campground mentioned the availability of a sanitary dump station, which is helpful for RVers.
Camping near Posen, Michigan, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure.
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