It's hard to find rustic camping these days. What with regulations on fires, waste, etc, most…read more"campgrounds" are a strip of grass with RV hookups. While this is not 100% rustic, it beats every campground I've ever tried. 1st of all, it's remote. You have to swim, fly, or take a boat or plane to get here. It is not overrun with RV's or people. Probably b/c RV's don't float. 2nd, it's cheap! $5 a day. And you can camp RIGHT ON LAKE MICHIGAN. Imagine waking up in the morning to the sound of waves lapping against the shore. At night, you can watch the moon arc across the sky as it reflects on the still waters. The views are just amazing. There aren't even that many bugs! The lake breezes keep them away, and it's not swampy. 3rd, there are basic services. Water (from a pump) and an Outhouse. That's it. Bring biodegradable soap and bath in the lake. You won't need coffee to wake up in the morning. I promise. At our site, we dug our own fire pit. 4th, did I mention the views? Yeah I did. You can camp right on the beach, or opt for one of the sites right on the edge of the woods with a view of the lake. 5th, you can bring your dog. Camping with a (well trained) pup just makes everything better.

This rustic state park is one of our favorites. The scenery is gorgeous, with miles of sandy and…read morerocky beachfront, walking trails, 5-mile road for biking and spacious wooded lots and a prized few water front lots. There is firewood and ice at the check-in station which is very convenient. T h e grounds are well maintained and the vault toilet stalls are mostly clean (though can become odiferous when the park is full). It is usually the case that visitors to the rustic parks are more respectful of the quiet. We are bird watchers and always love spying the eagles and variety of other birds in the area. Close to the town of Charlevoix, there are plenty of options for sight seeing, eating and finding supplies. Beautiful area of our state.

If you love collecting Michigan rocks, come to this lovely state park. You can take the short trail…read moredown to the water, where you will find rocks om the sand. The park is secluded, and we only saw about 5 others there during the duration of our stay. It appears that because this location is not so heabily populated, you can find some Charlevoix and Petoskey rocks in the water as wel as on the rock bed. You just have to know what to look for. I suggest finding a walking stick for the water. It helps guide you, and it helps you move some rocks. The next time I come here I definitely want to bring a sifter because I saw so many cute tiny ones with the rock pile. My twchnique was to pull the ones near the water down, and I found quite a bit this way. James used the stick to look in the water, where you will find medium to large rocks. Overall the secluded atmosphere is soothing and relaxing.

Fun place to visit for a drink and a burger in an area of the U.P. where there are not a lot of…read morechoices

Nice place to eat drink and be merry. Stopped at the bar for food. Burger was great, homemade…read moreveggie soup was delicious.

What an awesome campground!! We rented one of the cabins and had a great time. The heated pool was…read moreperfect for my daughter who was able to spend her free time there. The dogs enjoyed the leash free dog runs that are available. It was a vacation for them. The restroom building was clean and well maintained and just a short walk from the cabin. The playground for the kiddies was very cool and the looked like they were having a blast I ventured off and discovered their walking trail in the woods that was refreshing. Sure beats walking state park campground.

Beautiful campground! I had some difficulty booking online through their website so I called the…read moreoffice and the issue was quickly resolved. The sites are spacious and shaded. Our favorite part was the dog park! My fur babies were very happy campers. Will absolutely camp here in the future. All the staff was friendly and roaming the grounds frequently, available to help or answer questions if needed.

Located on Grand Traverse Bay just north of Torch Lake. Barnes Park is open year-round offering an…read moreextensive Lake Michigan beach, playground, and trails, with additional seasonal camping and pavilion rentals (Memorial Day through October.) Various outdoor recreational activities including Lake Michigan beach access, trails, and playground. Electric and rustic campsites. Dump station & water fill station. They have a well stocked camp Store offering ice, firewood, beverages, candy, etc .. Each campsite is outfitted with a fire ring and picnic table. There were two bathhouses with shower facilities that were clean and ADA accessible. Showers are coin operated ($0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water, quarters only). Also two spacious pavilions with electrical outlets. Each pavilion has 10 picnic tables and 4 BBQ grills (You can reserve a pavilion for the day by using our online reservation.

All ways a great place for camping Nice beach and showers…read moreto clean up after. Staff is way better cleaning then they have been in the past they make hourly rotation cleaning 2 things they need to fix one make it Easter to schedule other than some day in March at midnight absolutely stupid 2nd the fire wood has roaches and they get in your camper and vehicle then you bring them home they should spray and bug bomb that and the camp ground mosquitoes and roaches were thick I understand it's camping but man just hire a spray serves to spray the area once's a week

We stayed at Little Brevort State Campground Last time we were in the upper Peninsula, and that's…read morewhere we had intended to wind up this time But MapQuest brought us to this slightly larger campground on a slightly larger lake. Loons and Bald Eagles abound here, and most sites are lakefront so you can kayak right off your site. Pure Michigan magic!

Wonderful --34 + campsites. The sites were flat and not on top of each other The campground is on…read morethe water with sandy beach frontage. There is a boat launch. Through out the campground there are a few pit toilets which are very clean and with toilet paper. We stopped for the night and we were the only ones there. $13 a night is a bargain as far as I'm concerned.

Such a beautiful state park, whether you are looking for a perfect beach, clean campgrounds or just…read morea place to relax during a hike, this park is perfect. The beach has a concession stand with basic snacks, flush toilets, shower house and kayak rental. The campground is your typical Michigan State Park design - just double check your RV length. Would highly recommend stopping here any time of the year. Great place to spend a day at the beach.

When you first enter, they check if you have a recreational passport. If you do, it is free. When…read moreyou drive in there's a turn for the canpground. We went straight to the beach. They had a volleyball tournament. It was still a little cold so we had jackets and pants on the kids. It was their first time at a beach playing in the sand. The water was freezing and my kids wanted to put their feet in. The beach was nice and empty. We have been coming here for years. We love rock picking here.

Campsites have a great view! The owners are always there to help. We've stayed multiple times and…read morewill definitely return.

I had the pleasure of staying there over the Fourth of July weekend. The cabins have everything…read morethat a person would need, very clean and relaxing atmosphere.. reasonably priced and the views are amazing. Definitely recommend staying here.

If you are looking for a place to bring your family to fish or just to enjoy the awsome St. Marys…read moreRiver System this is the place. It has a great boat launch, nice docks on site and a nice spot to swim. Or if you just enjoy watching the Great Lakes Freighters, you would will not be disappointed at all, it is an amzing site seeing those big ships so close. The cabins are perefect size and are very welcoming. The location is perfect!!