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Winter camping
While some retreat indoors, many outdoor enthusiasts already know that a Michigan winter is a season of hidden magic. It’s a time for tucking into remote campsites, retreating to cozy cabins and creating stories best shared over a crackling campfire. Check out these options!
Winter camping and overnight lodging in state parks
There are three easy ways to find winter camping and overnight lodging opportunities in state parks!
- Visit MiDNRReservations.com and plug in your dates for real-time availability. Keep in mind that campsites andovernight lodging can be reserved 6 months in advance.
- Visit RecSearch for a curated list of winter-ready locations.
- Check our camping and lodging rates & operating dates page to what’s open near you (use the plus key to view the reservation season).
For those that don't have a camper, there are opportunities to rent RVs too.
Rustic winter camping in state forest campgrounds
There are two easy ways to find state forest campground open in the winter.
- Check out the state forest campground matrix and find locations marked "open all year." You may want to check out roads that are plowed (depending on your vehicle).
- Browse RecSearch for a list of winter-available state forest campgrounds.