Eighteen of Michigan’s more popular state forest campgrounds are being added to the state campground reservation system this season. That’s a first for the remote and rustic campgrounds that have ...

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. -- Learning about Michigan’s rustic campgrounds is a little easier now, thanks to Paige Lackey’s 6,000-mile “Project Rustic.” Lackey, a Huron Pines AmeriCorps member serving with ...

Michigan’s state parks, harbors, and campgrounds are some of the hottest summer destinations, but getting a spot can be tricky. With a new six-month booking window and high demand at peak times, ...

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of camping in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! If you’ve ever dreamed of trading the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the tranquil sounds of nature, you’re in ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are three types of campsites: Primitive, Modern and Rustic. The focus of this story is of the rustic variety, which is camping with extremely limited amenities, including ...

Paige Lackey will be traveling around the state in an RV starting next week visiting state forest campgrounds. For the next five months, one Michigander will be traveling around the state's rustic ...

Hike peaceful waterfront trails, eat at a local pub in the charming downtown, and sleep under the stars at this ...

Paige Lackey traveled the state with her dog, Willow. At the end of April, Paige Lackey started a five-month trip to collect data on the state's rustic campgrounds for the Michigan Department of ...

Michigan has no shortage of lakes, with tons of waterfront options offering relaxation and outdoor fun, but make sure to put ...

Head Up North for a rustic weekend getaway at these Northern Michigan campgrounds. More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love about Northern Michigan. Their votes ...

Summer bookings are booming at Michigan campgrounds, and many coveted weekends are already full, according to the state's Department of Natural Resources. If you're planning a 2022 trip or outing, ...

Michigan offers more than 100 state parks, with camping areas for visitors at many. Several types of camping fees at state parks will soon rise, with new rates taking effect Aug. 1, 2025. Many of ...