Rifle River Recreation Area's Ranch Rustic Campground sits within forested terrain managed by the Michigan DNR, giving drive-in campers access to the Rifle River and the fishing it supports. Sites accommodate RVs up to 50 feet, and the campground includes drinking water, flush toilets, a dump station, and picnic tables. Cell service is available. Reservations can be made in advance, and pets are permitted. At $20 per night, it draws anglers and campers who want basic infrastructure without a developed resort atmosphere. Nearby alternatives within the same recreation area include Spruce Rustic Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area and Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area.
Description
Michigan 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
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRanch Rustic Campground is located in Michigan near Lupton
Directions
FROM I-75, TAKE EXIT 202 (ALGER) AND GO 20 MILES NORTH ON M-33 TO ROSE CITY. GO EAST ON ROSE CITY ROAD (F-28) 4.5 MILES TO PARK ENTRANCE
Address
2550 E. Rose City Rd.
Lupton, MI 48635
Coordinates
44.3925919 N
84.03692736 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/15/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 13 min from Saginaw, MI
- 1 hr 13 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 53 min from Traverse City, MI
