North Higgins Lake State Park, Roscommon Michigan
North Higgins Lake has everything most campers would want with boating access, mini cabins, electrical hookups, for RV’s and numerous hiking areas. Higgins Lake is a large and clear lake that is popular with campers in the summer months.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=478
Bay City State Park, Bay City Michigan
Bay City State Park which recently had its visitor Center renovated is home to one of the largest freshwater marshes on the Great Lakes and has a new Play by the Bay Playground, so something great for little kids. Numerous biking and hiking trails are close by.
https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=437
Cheboygan State Park, Cheboygan Michigan
Cheboygan State Park has modern and rustic camping and a large shallow water beach on Duncan Bay that’s family friendly. Kayak rentals are available, and there are 7 miles of biking and hiking trails available.
https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=441&type=SPRK
Baraga State Park, Baraga Michigan
Located along the Keweenaw Peninsula, Baraga State Park is a perfect place to enjoy the water and the views of Lake Superior. It’s not very large at only 56 acres but it does have some camping sites with electrical and wastewater facilities.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=408&type=SPRK
Brimley State Park, Brimley Michigan
Brimley State Park is located right along the shores of Lake Superior has a boat launch. Some sites have RV electrical hookups. There’s a very nice sandy beach for swimming And kayaking, there are pet friendly areas for your furry family members.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=414&type=SPRK
Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Middleville Michigan
At Yankee Springs the options are almost endless. At over 5000 acres the park has mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and whatever else might fit a great summer vacation. (Please be aware that certain sections of the area are open to hunting during the season)
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=511&type=SPRK
Lakeport State Park, Lakeport Michigan
Lakeport state park has two basic units separated by the town of Lakeport. There are almost 250 sites though to make any camper happy. The park is located right along Lake Huron so please feel free to bring your bathing suit. Most are modern sites with electrical hook up.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=466&type=SPRK
Lake Gogebic State Park, Marenisco Michigan
If you ever really want to really get away, try Lake Gogebic State Park. The Parks located in the far west corner of the U. P. in what would be considered heavy wilderness, yet Lake Gogebic has very modern conveniences for your camping pleasure.
Lake Gogebic State Park is located on Lake Gogebic which is the largest inland Lake in the upper peninsula.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=421&type=SPRK
Interlochen State Park, Interlochen Michigan
Interlocken State Park is a half hours drive from Traverse City Michigan yet feels so different. Located between two inland Lakes, Interlochen offers conveniences for RVs and electrical hookups for most. Nationally recognized Interlocken Center for the Arts is located right nearby.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=460&type=SPRK
Warren Dunes State Park, Sawyer Michigan
There is almost three plus miles of sandy dunes rising up over 200 ft from Lake Michigan you’ll feel like you’re all by yourself most of the time. There’re great areas to bird watch because the park is in a migratory flyway.
https://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=504
Petoskey State Park, Petoskey Michigan
Petoskey State Park is located on Little Traverse Bay and looks out onto Lake Michigan. Everyone seems to love the biking trails that go right into Petoskey for restaurants or shopping. The only downside is the park can be really busy during the peak of the season.
https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=483&type=SPRK