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State Forest Camping Registration Information

State Forest Campgrounds

  • Select a vacant campsite and register immediately.
  • Fill out a registration form and permit
  • Tear off the permit. 
  • Place cash or check made payable to "State of Michigan" in envelope and deposit in camping fee collection pipe.
  • Attach paid camp permit to campsite marker posts.
  • Camp only in designated site.
  • Build campfires in designated fire ring only.
  • Horses are allowed in designated campgrounds only.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash that is no more than six feet long.
  • Fireworks are not permitted.
  • Discharge of firearms, air guns, slingshots, or arrows are not permitted.
  • Radios, generators, or other amplified devices may not be used in a manner that creates excessive noise.
  • 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 am are designated quiet hours.
  • Registration can take place as early as 8:00 am preceding the overnight stay.
  • Checkout time is 3:00 p.m. the following day.
  • Camp up to 15 days; stay longer with permission from the local manager.
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 •  List of all Michigan State Forest Campgrounds
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 •  Campsite Amenities and Fees
 •  Dispersed Camping
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