If there’s one thing we could do without when off on a camping trip, it’s the crowds. So many people all flocking to the same place at once, playing loud music, setting up their tents way too close to yours, and taking away from the natural beauty that you were looking for.
That’s why you need to find someplace more rustic, where you’re less likely to come across big crowds of fellow campers. Last year, we brought you 10 of the best campsites. This time around, we’ve got five more spots – this time in more secluded sections of Michigan – that are sure to be favorites.
- AuTrain Lake
Jay Kleeman/Flickr Tucked away in the Hiawatha National Forest, you’ll find nearly 40 campsites surrounding the AuTrain Lake. Plenty of swimming, boating, and even bird watching opportunities abound.
- Little Presque Isle
Chad Johnson/Flickr For rustic camping in a cabin as opposed to tent camping, this is the place to be. Choose from six cabins and have access to some 18 miles of hiking trails, beaches along Lake Superior, and stunning natural beauty.
- Pinckney State Recreation Area
Scott Smithson/Flickr Whether you pick Crooked Lake or Blind Lake to camp nearby, you’ll find plenty of campsites, some 40 miles of trails, and lots of fishing.
- Porcupine Mountains
Jim Sorbie/Flickr The ultimate in secluded camping, the Porkies have some 60,000 acres of wild land to hike, mountain bike, swim, and camp.
- Albert E. Sleeper State Park
R Katt/Flickr Situated at the Thumb, Sleeper State Park provides just enough modern amenities (restrooms with hot water, electrical hookups), but without the crowds. Plus, killer views of Saginaw Bay.
Now that’s what we call camping. We know there’s so much ground to cover in Michigan camping. Tell us, where are your favorite rustic camping spots? We promise not to crowd it up.
Jay Kleeman/Flickr
Tucked away in the Hiawatha National Forest, you’ll find nearly 40 campsites surrounding the AuTrain Lake. Plenty of swimming, boating, and even bird watching opportunities abound.
Chad Johnson/Flickr
For rustic camping in a cabin as opposed to tent camping, this is the place to be. Choose from six cabins and have access to some 18 miles of hiking trails, beaches along Lake Superior, and stunning natural beauty.
Scott Smithson/Flickr
Whether you pick Crooked Lake or Blind Lake to camp nearby, you’ll find plenty of campsites, some 40 miles of trails, and lots of fishing.
Jim Sorbie/Flickr
The ultimate in secluded camping, the Porkies have some 60,000 acres of wild land to hike, mountain bike, swim, and camp.
R Katt/Flickr
Situated at the Thumb, Sleeper State Park provides just enough modern amenities (restrooms with hot water, electrical hookups), but without the crowds. Plus, killer views of Saginaw Bay.
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