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Overnight lodging
Overnight lodging
Want to go camping but want to pack a little lighter or have a roof over your head? There are many overnight lodging options available from cabins, yurts and geodesic domes to lodges and cottages with many of the amenities of home. Overnight lodging can be reserved 6 months in advance.
Additionally, there are many small businesses that offer camping unit and RV rentals in state parks and recreation areas.
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Camper cabins
Camper cabins are a classic step up from a tent, usually overlooking lakes, bays or rivers. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- 400 sq. ft.
- Sleeps up to six.
- Outfitted with two sets of bunk beds, a futon, electrical outlets and shelving for your gear.
- There's electricity, but no running water. You can find potable water at nearby water spigots.
- Toilet & shower buildings and vault toilets are located a short walk away. In the off-season toilet & shower buildings are not open; however, vault toilets are available.
- Pack your own bedding, dishes and cookware.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
Lodges
Designed with families and groups in mind, lodges offer premium amenities and a level of comfort that goes beyond a traditional cabin experience. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- Spacious layouts with multiple private bedrooms.
- Fully equipped kitchens with modern appliances and private indoor bathrooms with showers.
- Full bathrooms are located inside.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
- Bedding, dishes, a coffee maker and cookware are often supplied.
Mini cabins
Camper cabins are located within modern campgrounds. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- Sleeps up to six.
- Equipped with bunk beds, electrical outlets, a microwave and a small refrigerator.
- There's electricity, but no running water. You can find potable water at nearby water spigots.
- Toilet & shower buildings and vault toilets are located a short walk away. In the off-season toilet & shower buildings are not open; however, vault toilets are available.
- Pack your own bedding, dishes and cookware.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
Rustic cabins
Rustic cabins come in various-sizes and typically located in more private areas. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- Sleeps between two and 24 guests.
- There's no electricity or running water.
- Most are heated by a wood fireplace or propane heater.
- Vault toilets are located a short walk away.
- You can find potable water at nearby water spigots.
- Pack your own bedding, dishes and cookware.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
Tiny houses, geodesic domes, campers & more
From geodesic domes and tiny houses to rustic cottages and repurposed structures, these "reimagined" locations offer a one-of-a-kind way to experience the outdoors. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- Sleeps up to six.
- Outfitted with bunk beds, a futon, electrical outlets and shelving.
- Toilet and shower buildings and vault toilets are located a short walk away. In the off-season toilet & shower buildings are not open; however, vault toilets are available.
- There's electricity, but no running water. You can find potable water at nearby water spigots.
- Pack your own bedding, dishes and cookware.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
Yurts
Yurts are sturdy, tent-like structures made with insulated canvas exteriors and interior wood latticework. They generally boast the following features/specs:
- Outfitted with tables, chairs and bunk beds.
- Toilet and shower buildings and vault toilets are located a short walk away. In the off-season toilet & shower buildings are not open; however, vault toilets are available.
- You can find potable water at nearby water spigots.
- Pack your own bedding, dishes and cookware.
- A private fire ring, picnic table and on-site parking.
Unique overnight & meeting space
We also have a handful of modern meeting and conference center facilities paired with or near overnight lodging. Check out these outdoor-inspired facilities.
- Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center (along the shores of Higgins Lake in Roscommon)
- River Hawk Conference Center (located in Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township)
- Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit)