If you plan on heading to the state parks or forests up North for this Fourth of July holiday weekend, be mindful of ...

Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground In the heart of Michigan fly-fishing and canoeing country, this camp echoes the best of Michigan’s outdoor heritage. 40 sites, but 10 are walk-in only.

Eighteen of Michigan’s more popular state forest campgrounds are being added to the state campground reservation system this season.

State forest camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have your heart set on a campground, book early because campsite reservations have become more competitive after camping ...

The ice storm affected almost 1 million acres of DNR-managed land, including state forests, state parks, boating access sites and state-managed trails, leaving tree damage over 12 Michigan counties.

Ahead of the July 4 holiday, Northern Michigan’s state parks are still recovering from March’s ice storm, with 60% of ...

The most popular Michigan state park or recreation area campground during the last fiscal year, which ran Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023, was Ludington State Park in Ludington. It had 47,265 ...