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State Forest Campgrounds
State Forest Rustic Campground fees:
State Forest Campgrounds remain open all year, but access is limited by snow. Fees to be paid and placed in fee pipes on the day of your arrival.
- $15 per night
- Semi-modern, ORV, and Equestrian Campground - $20 per night
- Group rate - $6.00 per person, per night within Rustic Group Campgrounds
Undesignated/Dispersed Camping
Requires a camp registration card. Registration cards may be obtained at any DNR Office.
State Forest Rustic Cottage and Cabin fees:
Cottages are available from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September.
State Park and Recreation Areas
These fees for state parks and recreation areas will go into effect for stays after January 1, 2008. State parks and recreation areas remain open year-round for day-use visitors, Ten campgrounds are open for the winter months During this time, prices are $16 a night for a semi-modern campsite and $10 a night for a rustic campsite.
Associated Camping Fees at State Park and Recreation Areas
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Non-refundable reservation fee - $8
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Local-sale/On-site registration fee - This fee has been cancelled.
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Site transfer fee - $5
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Cancellation fee - $10
Full Hook-Up Campsite - $29--$33 per night
Full hook-up campsites feature direct sewer, water and electrical hook-ups with 20/30- or 50-amp service. Click on a campground below to find out more.
$33 per night
Premium Modern Campsite - $29-$28 per night
Premium campsites are in high demand typically because of site locations and feature 50-amp electric hookups, modern toilet buildings, showers, wheelchair-accessible sites and sanitation stations. In addition, some campgrounds have pull-through sites for larger vehicles. Click on a campground below to find out more.
$29.00 per night
$28 per night
Modern Campsite - $27-$16 per night
Modern campsites feature electric hookups (amps will vary), modern toilet buildings, showers, wheelchair-accessible sites and sanitation stations. In addition, some campgrounds have pull-through sites for larger vehicles. Click on a campground below to find out more.
$27 per night
$26 per night
$25 per night
$24 per night
$23 per night
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Holly Recreation Area
(50 amp)
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Interlochen Staye Park
(50 amp)
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park
(50 amp)
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$22 per night
$21 per night
$20 per night
$19 per night
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Clear Lake State Park
(30 amp)
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Ionia Recreation Area
(30 amp)
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Rifle River State Recreation Area
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Seven Lake State Park
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Sleepy Hollow State Park
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Wells State Park
$18 per night
$16 per night
Semi-Modern Campsite:
There are two distinct options in this classification. The first offers electrical service but no modern toilet/shower buildings. Vault toilets are available on location and water is available from a hand pump. The second option provides modern toilet and shower buildings but no electrical hookups.
$18 per night --
Features 50-amp electrical service but no toilet/shower buildings
Fayette Historic State Park
$16 per night --
30-amp electrical service OR modern toilet/shower buildings.
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Bewabic State Park
toilet/shower buildings, no electrical hookups
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Holly Recreation Area
(non-electric)
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Rustic Campsite - $10-$14 per night
Vault toilets and hand pump water. No showers or flush toilets.
$14 per night
$12 per night
Equestrian Campground - $17 per night
Vault toilets, hand pumps and hitching posts for horses.
Teepee/Tent Camping - $28 per night
Boat Camping - $25 per night
State Park Mini Cabins
- $45 per night
Located in modern state park campgrounds, near modern restroom facilities with showers and flush toilets, mini-cabins sleep four and are furnished with bunk beds, a table and electricity. When renting a cabin, you must provide your own bedding, cookware, tableware and other camp supplies. Some cabins have space heaters to ward off the winter chill. To reserve a cabin, call 1-800 44-PARKS or click the reservations button in the upper left-hand corner of your screen.
State Park Rustic Cabins
- $60-$80 per night
Located in quiet, secluded settings, these cabins accommodate from four to 24 people. Hand pumps and vault toilets are located nearby. When renting a cabin, you must provide your own bedding, cookware, table ware, lanterns, flashlights and other camp supplies. To reserve a cabin, call the park.
Annual Resident State Park
Motor Vehicle Permits (MVP)
$24
Annual Non-Resident
Motor Vehicle Permits $29
MVPs are required for entrance into all posted state parks and recreation areas except the five linear trail state parks. For further information about MVPs, definitions of each type and locations where they can be obtained, visit the Motor Vehicle Permit web page.
Senior Annual (65 years of age or older with a vehicle registered in Michigan
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$6
2008 Bridge Card Annual (available to individuals who possess a Michigan Bridge Card
) $18
Resident Daily State Park
Motor Vehicle Permit $6
Non-Resident Daily State Park
Motor Vehicle Permit $8
Towed Vehicle Permit (only available to individuals who tow a second motor vehicle with a motor home) $6
Daily State Park
Motor Vehicle Permit for a Commercial bus or van $15 per day
Annual motor vehicle permits are available at:
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All state parks and recreation areas
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By phone, call
517-373-9900
with a valid MasterCard or VISA credit card.
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Daily Permits, Towed Vehicle Permits and Discounted Annual Motor Vehicle Permits are available at:
All state park and recreation areas, but not available by telephone. The vehicle's registration, proof of age, bridge card and any additional documentation may be required to obtain the permits.
Annual Boating Access Site/Launch permits
cost $24 and are required for entrance into marked fee sites. If a launch site is located within a state park or recreation area, a motor vehicle permit is required.
Daily Boating Access Site/Launch permits
cost $6 and are required for entrance into marked fee sites. If a launch site is located within a state park or recreation area, a motor vehicle permit is required.
Other Recreational Fees
Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Permits $16.25 Available at retail license vendors statewide.
Snowmobile Permits $25 Available at retail license vendors statewide.
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