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Camper storage and intermittent camping
Camper storage and intermittent camping
Save on fuel!
Camper storage program
Simplify your next getaway and save on fuel! If you have back-to-back trips planned, you can store your unplugged RV, pop-up, or camper for up to 15 nights at select locations.
Storage areas are typically unfenced and unsupervised. For your security, please ensure all doors are locked and hitches are disabled with a locking mechanism. Campers assume responsibility for any damage to state property or other units during the placement and removal process.
A $10 per night fee applies.
- The maximum allowable storage period is 15 days.
- Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact your desired park directly to check availability.
- Campers must show proof (ie. camping permit receipt or reservation confirmation letter) of campground use prior to the beginning of the storage period.
- The $10 per night storage fee must be paid in full at the start of the storage period.
- The camping equipment must be locked, and the hitch disabled through use of a lock or other mechanism.
- Camping equipment stored may include boats or other trailered items if space allows.
- Campers will be required to sign an agreement form.
- If the camping equipment is left more than 30 days it will be considered "abandoned” property" and submitted it to state auction for disposal
- Camping equipment must be locked, and the hitch disabled through use of a lock or other mechanism.
- The camper assumes liability for any damages to state property or other stored camping gear in the area caused during the process of dropping off or picking up their equipment.
Upper Peninsula locations
- Baraga State Park
- Bewabic State Park
- Brimley State Park
- Fayette Historic State Park
- Fort Wilkins State Park
- Indian Lake State Park
- Lake Gogebic State Park
- Muskallonge Lake State Park
- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Van Riper State Park
- Wells State Park
Lower Peninsula locations
- Aloha State Park
- Burt Lake State Park
- Cheboygan State Park
- Clear Lake State Park
- Hartwick Pine State Park
- Ionia State Recreation Area
- Mitchell State Park
- North Higgins State Park
- Onaway State Park
- Rifle River State Park
- Silver Lake Recreation Area
- Sleeper State Park
- Tippy Dam Recreation Area
- Wilderness State Park
- Wilson State Park
- Young State Park
Intermittent camping program
Keep your setup ready for your next visit! This program allows you to leave your unoccupied camping unit or trailered boat on a campsite between fully registered stays. Available at participating parks from Sept. 15 to May 15.
Approval is subject to site availability and is not granted during peak periods or when the park is at capacity. High-demand sites, such as waterfront locations, are excluded from this program.
A $10 per night fee applies.
- Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact your desired park directly to check availability.
- The $10 per night storage fee must be paid in full at the start of the storage period.
- Maximum intermittent stay is five nights.
- Intermittent stay must be 1) preceded and 2) followed by at least two nights at the full camping rate.
- The camping unit must be unplugged during the storage period or the camper will be charged full camping rates.
- Campers will be required to sign an agreement form.