Outdoor Adventures Rifle River Resort Campground operates as a private facility along the Rifle River in Sterling, Michigan, providing direct water access for paddling activities. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus amenities like showers, WiFi, and a dump station.
Campers can launch canoes and kayaks directly from the property onto the river. The facility charges per-person rates and requires a two-night minimum stay. Several other river-focused campgrounds operate nearby, including River View Campground & Canoe Livery less than half a mile away. The campground offers firewood on-site and watercraft rentals for an additional fee, making it a base for river recreation from May through early October.
Description
Michigan and watersports go hand-in-hand. Rifle River Resort in Sterling offers the unique benefit of being located right on the Rifle River. Within the resort, you can rent canoes or tubes. Hop onto the bus and we'll take you to your starting point on the river and you can row or float you way right back to the resort! Once you've spent your day on the water, you can enjoy all that the resort has to offer. Relax in the hot tub or pool. Fish on the river bank or at the pond. Shoot some hoops or join in on the fun with our activities staff and other guests. Then head to your campsites or rental unit, start your campfire, roast marshmallows, and enjoy the company of your family and friends!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOutdoor Adventures Rifle River Resort Campground is located in Michigan near Alger
Directions
From jct US 23 & Hwy I-75: Go 7 mi N on I-75 (exit 195), then 1-1/2 mi E on Sterling Rd, then 3 mi N on School Rd/Melita Rd.
Address
334 N. Melita Rd.
Sterling, MI 48659
Coordinates
44.07362185 N
84.01965582 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 35 min from Bay City, MI
- 45 min from Saginaw, MI
- 45 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 8 min from Flint, MI








