Where to Go Camping
Manitous Lodge #88
Order of the Arrow
WWW
Great Sauk Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2002 Edition
Introduction
The Order of the Arrow is an organization dedicated to cheerful service and the promotion of camping. Through this Where to Go Camping Book, Manitous Lodge #88 continues to promote this ideal of making camping more readily available for those who love the out of doors, including Scouts, Venturers, and the everyday camper.
Please feel free to tell us about the experiences you have using this Where to Go Camping Book, We would like to have your input on it. You may contact us at the Great Sauk Trail Council, Ann Arbor, MI either by phone at (734) 971-7100 or visit the Manitous Lodge web site at http://Manitous88.tripod.com/ and sign our guest book. You may also e-mail us directly at Manitous88@tripod.net . If you know of any places that should be included in the book or corrections, please let us know. This year’s edition is not a enormous different but with hosting a conclave, we do get busy. But please feel free to use this book in the planning of your outdoor program, you just may end up having more fun than you thought.
On behalf of Manitous Lodge #88, we wish you a happy and safe journey in the great outdoors.
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Jeff Neal |
Dan Duchene |
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Camping Promotions Chairman |
Vice Chief of Program |
Vice Chief of Program |
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Manitous Lodge #88 Order of the Arrow – Boy Scouts of America WWW |
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This 2001 edition of our Where to Go Camping Booklet is organized to provide Scouts and Scout leaders of the Great Sauk Trail Council and other nearby councils with ideas and information to aid in planning their outdoor program.
The book is organized into chapters based on the type of activity and location. Scout camps, high adventure opportunities, and other camping and outing possibilities in various nearby states and provinces are included.
The book's primary focus is on camping, canoeing and hiking opportunities in the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ontario Canada area. High adventure and other special opportunities cover a wider geographic area. Some activities (hikes, etc.) which are particularly appropriate as day trips are only discussed when they are within or are relatively close to the council territory. Rather than provide a comprehensive list of parks and campgrounds, considerable effort has been made to limit the lists to those locations that provide particular program opportunities for Scout troops. Typically, this means that relatively distant locations, which do not provide for group camping, are not included, unless there is a feature of particular interest.
We have made an effort to check phone numbers and the other information included throughout the book, but it is not uncommon for changes to occur, especially the area code. Please confirm details with any facilities well in advance of any activities to avoid disappointment.
Where available, we have also provided hyperlinks (http://www.....) to web sites and email addresses throughout the material, which can be used to locate additional related information on the Internet. Many councils now provide camp information, maps, and Scoutmaster’s camp guides over the Internet. New to this year we have added, frequently used forms and policies of our council in Appendix A, where applicable we have included a link in this document, to Appendix A. Appendix A is also listed as a bookmark in this document for ease of use.
Since we have not had the opportunity to visit every single location listed in this book personally (although we'll keep trying), we appreciate any feedback that you have regarding appropriateness of facilities for Scout troops. If we have left out any of your favorites, or if we have made mistakes in the information we included, please let us know.
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Acknowledgements
Thanks to those Scouters who have provided ideas and comments for this effort. We especially thank those who have provided comments on earlier drafts, and those who helped us to type various sections.
Thanks also to those who compiled the many other Where-to-Go guides from other lodges, which helped us in information gathering, and for their ideas.
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BSA Camps in Michigan
*BSA Camps in Ohio
*BSA Camps in Indiana
*BSA Camps in Illinois
*BSA Camps in Wisconsin
*Scouts Canada Camps
*State, Provincial and National Park Service Sites *
Michigan - Lower Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds
*Michigan - Upper Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds
*Ohio Parks and Campgrounds
*Wisconsin Parks and Campgrounds
*Minnesota Parks and Campgrounds
*Ontario Parks and Campgrounds
*High Adventure Opportunities *
National BSA High Adventure Programs
*Council High Adventure Programs
*Other Opportunities for High Adventure trips
*International Scouting Opportunities *
European Scout Camps
*Australia
*New Zealand
*Hong Kong
*South Africa
*Chile
*Special Programs *
BSA Scout Camps Serving Kosher Food
*O-A Programs for Arrowmen
*European Camp Staff Program
*Where To Stay In Europe
*Appendix A *
Additional Information On Other Lodge's Where To Go Camping Guide's 61
Frequently Requested Forms 63
Council contact information should normally be used to make camp reservations or to get additional information.
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Blue Water Council 901 Huron Ave. Port Huron, MI 48060 Tel: (810)982-9529 |
Silver Trails 1740 Jeddo Road Jeddo, MI 48032 Tel: (810)327-6685 |
Weekend camping. Dining hall. Trails. Aquatics area. Shooting sports |
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Calumet Council 8751 Calumet Av. Munster, IN 46321 Tel: (219) 836-1720 (IN) Tel: (708) 474-6212 (IL) FAX: (219) 836-7973 |
Camp Frank S. Betz . Berrien Springs, MI |
Weekend camp. |
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Chicago Area Council 730 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60661 Tel: (312)559-0990
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Owasippe Scout Reservation 9900 Russell Road Twin Lake, MI 49457 Tel: (616)894-4061 [7 mi east of Whitehall] |
Oldest BSA camp in continuous operation since 1911. 5000 acre with access to Manistee National Forest. Weekend and long term summer camp in three separate camp facilities. Long term family camping also available. Dining hall & patrol style cooking. Shooting sports, nature, aquatics, crafts, COPE. |
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Email: caccmpcntr@juno.com (Chicago camping center) |
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Robert Crown Base: See High Adventure section |
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Chief Okemos Council 4000 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48917 Tel: (517)321-7278 |
Northwoods 3552 Lakeshore Drive Lupton, MI 48635 Tel: (517)473-2305 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature trails, acquatics area, shooting sports. |
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Camp Mason 676 W. Dansville Rd. Mason, MI 48854 |
Weekend camping. Cabins Trails. |
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BSA Camps in Michigan (cont.)
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Clinton Valley Council P.O.Box 43-1173 Pontiac, MI 48343 Tel: (248)338-0035 |
Lost Lake Scout Reservation 9248 Poplar Rd. Lake, MI 49632 Tel: (517)544-2551 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Aquatics, handicraft, nature. Shooting sports, archery. Climbing/rappelling tower. First year Scout and older Scout (inc. COPE) programs. |
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Wowoatam program: See High Adventure section Wowoatam program |
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Camp Agawam 1301 West Clarkston Lake Orion, MI 48362 Tel: (810)693-8821 |
Weekend camping. Cabins. Dining hall. Aquatics. COPE. Hiking, equipment rental. Archery and rifle shooting |
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Detroit Area Council 1776 W. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48208 |
D-A (D-bar-A) 880 E. Sutton Road Metamoras, MI 48455 Tel: (810)678-2130 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Horseback riding (Yucca Trail). Dining hall. Nature Trails. Shooting sports. Aquatics. |
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Cole Canoe Base see High Adventure section |
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Gerald R. Ford Council 3213 Walker Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9775 Tel: (616) 785-2662 FAX: (616) 785-0835 |
Camp Gerber 1733 Owassippi Rd. Twin Lake, MI 49457 Tel: (231)894-4928 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature trail. COPE. Aquatics. Handicraft, shooting sports, fish, ski. First year program. |
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BSA Camps in Michigan (cont.)
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Great Sauk Trail Council 1979 Huron Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Tel: (734) 971-7100 |
Camp Munhacke
20120 Bantell Rd. Gregory, MI 48137 Tel: (734) 498-2840 |
Weekend camping, cabins, tent sites. Large program ctr. Aquatics area, extensive trail system into adjacent state land. Access to chain of lakes. Cub resident camp |
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Camp Teetonkah
51 Highland Drive Jackson, MI 49201 Located south of Grass Lake. Tel: (517) 522-4634 |
One of the oldest BSA camps. Weekend camping. Trails. Waterfront. Tent sites. 3 cabins for up to 24 each, all are winterized, one has bath/shower, and kitchen. |
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Camp Muscootah
134 N. Bunn Road Hillsdale, MI 49242 Tel: (517) 439-9133 |
Weekend camping Primitive, Tent sites, canoeing. |
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Hiawathaland Council 2210 U.S. 41 South Marquette, MI 49855 Tel: (906) 249-1461 |
Camp Hiawatha General Delivery Chatham, MI 49816 Tel: (906) 387-2714 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Cabins and tent camping. Patrol cooking. Aquatics, Indian lore, nature. Handicraft, First year Scout program. Shooting, canoeing and backpacking trips for older Scouts. |
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Pictured Rocks Camp entry: See in High Adventure section |
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Lake Huron Area Council 5001 S. 11 Mile Rd. P.O. Box 129 Auburn, MI 48611 Tel: (517)695-5593 Fax: (517)662-4465 |
Camp Rotary 3201 S. Clare Avenue Clare, MI 48617 Tel: (517)386-7943 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. COPE. Tents and cabins. Dining hall. Shooting sports. Aquatics. Nature trails. Fishing. 5-day Muskegon River trips. |
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Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation 721 Valley Road Rose City, MI 48654 Tel: (517)685-2861 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Trails, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports. Nature area. First year Scout program. FoxFire program for older Scouts |
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BSA Camps in Michigan (cont.)
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LaSalle Council 1433 Northside Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615 Tel: (219)879-4765 |
Wood Lake Scout Res. 10891 Withers St. Jones, MI 49061 Tel: (616)435-7533 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics, nature, shooting sports, handicraft. Dining hall. |
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Scenic Trails Council 2308 U.S. 31 North Traverse City, MI 49684 Tel: (616)938-2200 |
Camp Greilick 4754 Scout Camp Road Traverse City, MI 49684 Tel: (616)946-4263 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Cabins and tent camping. Aquatics, nature area. First year program. Canoe, equipment and trailer rentals available for nearby. Boardman and Manistee Rivers. X-country and downhill skiing nearby. |
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Boardman Valley Quest: See High Adventure section |
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Southwest Michigan Council 1035 West Maple Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Tel: (616)343-4687 |
Rota-Kiwan 6278 Texas Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Tel: (616)375-3397 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Aquatics, handicraft, archery, shooting sports, nature area. Cabins available. |
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Tall Pine Council 202 E. Boulevard Dr. Flint, MI 48503 Tel: (810)235-2531 |
Camp Topico 2406 Camp Topico, NE Kalkaska, MI 49646 Tel: (616)258-9302 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics. Fishing. COPE, nature trails. Shooting, Indian Lore. A variety of canoeing, cycling, and backpacking and combination trips are available at and around Camp Topico. OKPIK winter camping training program in January. |
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Camp Holaka 1999 Bolton Road Lapeer, MI 48466 Tel: (810)664-4063 |
Weekend Camping Cub resident camp Aquatics area. Dining hall. |
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Black Swamp Area Council 2100 Broad Ave. Findlay, OH 45840 Tel: (419)422-4356 |
Camp Berry 11716 Hancock County Rd. 40 Findlay, OH Tel: (419)423-4659 |
Weekend camping. Trails, aquatics, shooting sports. |
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Camp Lakota 2180 Ginter Road Defiance, OH 43512 Tel: (419)423-4659 |
Weekend and long term camping. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports, COPE. Older Scouts programs. |
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Buckeye Council 5136 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44708 Tel: (216)477-7248 |
Seven Ranges 7070 Meter Rd. NE Kensington, OH 44427 Tel: (216)738-2085 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports. Older Scouts program. |
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Dan Beard Council 2331 Victory Council Cincinnati, OH 45206 Tel: (513)961-2336 |
Dan Beard Scout Reservation 581 Ibold Road Lovelace, OH 45140 Tel: (513)831-8311 |
Weekend and long term camping. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Greater Cleveland Council Woodland and 22nd St. Cleveland, OH 44115 Tel: (216)861-6060 |
Beaumont Scout Reservation R 45 North Rock Creek, OH 44084 Tel: (216)563-3319 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE First year Scout program. |
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Tinnerman Canoe Base: see High Adventure section |
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Great Trail Council 1601 S. Main St. P.O.Box 68 Akron, OH 44309 Tel: (216)733-0415 |
Camp Manatoc & Butler 1065 Truxell Rd. Peninsula, OH 44364 Tel: (216)657-2592 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports. |
BSA Camps in Ohio (cont.)
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Great Western Reserve Council Camp Stigwandish 7671 Auburn Road Concord Twp, OH 44077 Tel: (216)352-0631 |
Camp Stigwandish 7497 Ross Road Madison, OH 44057 Tel: (216)298-3922 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Camp Stambaugh 3712 Leffingwell Rd. Canfield, OH 44406 Tel: (216)533-4538 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports. |
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Camp Chickagami 17920 Tavern Road Parkman, OH 44080 Tel: (216)548-5383 |
Weekend and long term summer camp program. COPE course. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports. |
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Heart of Ohio Council 445 W. Longview Ave. P.O. Box 1979 Mansfield, OH 44901-1979 Tel: (800) 334-5910 |
Camp Avery Hand |
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Miami Valley Council 4999 Northcutt Place Dayton, OH 45414 Tel: (513)278-4825 |
Woodland Trails Scout Res. 265 Gasper Sommers Rd. Camden, OH 45311 Tel: (513)452-1944 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE. First year and older Scout programs. |
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Muskingum Valley Council 734 Moorehead P.O.Box 2036 Zanesville, OH 43702 Tel: (614)453-0571 |
Muskingum Valley Camp 16905 CR 271 Coshocton, OH 43812 Tel: (614)829-2662 |
Weekend and summer camp. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE. Older Scout program. |
BSA Camps in Ohio (cont.)
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Simon Kenton Council 1901 E. Dublin-Granville P.O.Box 29207 Columbus, OH 43229 Tel: (614)436-7200 Tel: (800)433-4051 |
Camp Falling Rock |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. Older Scout programs include rock climbing, sailing, backpacking and canoe trips, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. |
| http://www.skc-bsa.org/cmpst.htm | ||
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Tecumseh Council 326 S. Thompson Springfield, OH 45506 Tel: (513)325-6449 |
Camp Hugh Taylor Birch 4023 Swimming Pool Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Tel: (513)767-7126 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, handicraft, horses. Shooting sports, hiking trails. First year Scout program. Mtn bikes. Sailing, water skiing, Indian Lore, COPE course. Cabins. |
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Toledo Area Council 1 Stranahan Square P.O.Box 337 Toledo, OH 43697 Tel: (419)241-7293 |
Pioneer Scout Reservation Camp Frontier 07 371 Road S Pioneer, Ohio 43554 Tel: (419)459-4962 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall or patrol cooking. Aquatics. Handicraft, nature, fishing. Shooting sports and archery. First year Scout program. COPE, Indian lore, black powder, biking, canoeing, climbing tower and other special programs for older Scouts. |
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Camp Miakonda 5600 Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43623 Tel: (419)882-4898 |
Weekend camping. Dining hall. Trails. Aquatics, archery. |
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Anthony Wayne Area Council 3635 Portage Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Tel: (219)432-9593 FAX: (219) 436-1824 |
Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation Camp Chief Little Turtle 2282 W. 500 S. PO 57 Pleasant Lake, IN 46779 Tel: (219)475-5079 |
1000 acres, 5 mi south of Angola, IN. Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. COPE. First year Scout program. |
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Email: TVining@usa.net |
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Crossroads of America Council 1900 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317)925-1900 |
Ransberg Scout Reserervation 7599 E. Waldrip Creek Bloomington, IN 47401 Tel: (812)837-9424 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports, COPE. First year and older Scout programs. |
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Hoosier Trails Council 2307 E. Second St. Bloomington, IN 47401 Tel: (812)336-6809 Tel: (800) 844-6809 FAX: (812) 333-2412 |
Maumee Scout Reservation 12975 W. County Rd. 925 North Norman, IN 47264 Tel: (812)995-3272 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Camp Louis Ernest |
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LaSalle Council 1433 Northside Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615 Tel: (219)879-4765 |
Camp Topenebee 337 N. Holmesville Rd. Michigan City, IN 46360 Tel: (219)879-4765 |
Weekend camping. Trails. |
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Sagamore Council 518 N. Main St. P.O.Box 865 Kokomo, IN 46903 Tel: (317)452-8253 |
Camp Buffalo RR #4, Box 410 Monticello, IN 47960 Tel: (219)278-7114 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
| http://members.iquest.net/~gcalvert/sagoffic.html | ||
BSA Camps in Indiana (cont.)
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Wabash Valley Council 501 S. 25th St. Terre Haute, IN 47834 Tel: (812)232-9496 |
Camp Krietenstein RR #1, Box 37-A Centerpoint, IN 47840 Tel: (812)986-2300 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft shooting sports. |
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Blackhawk Area Council 1800 7th Ave. P.O.Box 4085 Rockford, IL 61110 Tel: (815)397-0210 |
Camp Lowden 4418 S. Scout Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Tel: (815)732-6674 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Camp Canyon 4856 E. Townsend Rd. Stockton, IL 61085 Tel: (815)492-2175 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Camp Lowden 4418 S. Scout Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Tel: (815)732-6674 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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Okaw Valley Council 1801 N. 17th St. Belleville, IL 62226 Tel: (618) 234-9111 FAX: (618) 234-5670 |
Camp Joy |
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Camp Vandeventer |
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Rainbow Council 2600 N. Winterbottom Rd. Morris, IL 60450 Tel: (815)942-4450 |
Camp Rainbow 2600 N. Winterbottom Rd. Morris, IL 60450 Tel: (815)942-1793 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. |
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W.D. Boyce Council 614 N.E. Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 Tel: (309) 673-6136 FAX: (309) 673-6184 |
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Bay Lakes Council 1650 Midway Rd. P.O.Box 516 Menasha, WI 54952 Tel: (414)734-5705 |
Camp Rokilio 14404 Rokilio Rd. Kiel, WI 53042 Tel: (414)894-2594 |
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Camp Gardner Dam N2992 Gardner Dam Rd. White Lake, WI 54491 |
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Chippewa Valley Council 710 S. Hastings Way Eau Claire, WI 54701 Tel: (715)832-6671 |
Phillips Scout Reservation 2900 16th Ave. Box 37 Haugen, WI 54841 Tel: (715)234-3536 |
Summer camp program. See High adventure section for information on activities for older Scouts. |
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Four Lakes Council 34 Schroeder Court Madison, WI 53711 Tel: (608)273-1005 |
Camp Castle Rock N6960 County Hwy. G Mauston, WI 53948 Tel: (608)847-7241 |
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Gateway Area Council 2600 Quarry Road LaCrosse, WI 54601 Tel: (608)784-4040 |
Camp Decorah W7495 Council Bay Road Holmen, WI 54636 Tel: (608)526-9477 |
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Milwaukee County Council 330 South 84th St. Milwaukee, WI 53214 Tel: (414)734-5705 |
LeFeber Northwoods Hardwood Lake Laona, WI 54541 Tel: (715)674-2054 |
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Indian Mound 37612 Indian Mound Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Tel: (414)567-6229 |
BSA Camps in Wisconsin (cont.)
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Northeast Illinois Council 2745 Skokie Valley Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035 Tel: (847)433-1813 FAX: (847) 433-2036 |
Camp Makajawan W. 6500 Spring Lake Pearson, WI 54462 Tel: (708)383-2346 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. Hiking skill trails. Older Scout program: white water rafting, Porcupine Mtns. |
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Dan Beard Wheeling, IL |
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Northwest Suburban Council 600 N. Wheeling Road Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-2165 Tel: (847) 824-6880 FAX: (847) 824-6925 |
Camp Napowan Route 2, Box 623 Wild Rose, WI 54984 Tel: (414)622-3680 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. COPE. Older Scout program. |
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Portage Trail Council 24 LaGrange, IL |
Camp Mac-in-o-sew
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Camp Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls
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Potawatomi Area Council 24498 Bluemound Rd. P.O.Box 528 Waukesha, WI 53187 |
Camp Long Lake N4350 Boy Scout Rd. St. Cloud, WI 53079 Tel: (414)533-8258 |
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Samoset Council 720 Grant Street Wausaw, WI 54401 Tel: (715)845-2195 |
Tesomas Scout Camp 5403 Spider Lake Road Rhinelander, WI 54501 Tel: (715)369-1461 |
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Sinnissippi Council 2300 E. Racine St. Janesville, WI 53545 |
Camp Indian Trails 5801 N. River Road Janesville, WI 53545 Tel: (608)754-1144 |
BSA Camps in Wisconsin (cont.)
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Southeast Wisconsin Council 2319 Northwestern Ave. P.O.Box 4010 Racine, WI 53404 Tel: (414)632-1655 |
Robert S. Lyle Scout Reservation N10571 Clear Lake Rd. Elcho, WI 54428 Tel: (715)275-3436 |
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Three Fires Council 415 N. Second St. St. Charles, IL 60174 Tel: (708)584-9250 |
Camp Freeland Leslie RR #1 Oxford, WI 53952 Tel: (608)586-4312 |
Weekend and long term summer camp. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports, handicraft, COPE. |
With Canada being just to the south of Detroit, the Scout units of southeastern Michigan are presented with a unique opportunity to participate in international scouting. We especially hope that co-ed Venture Crews might find this information useful. At this time, we are only providing a few examples and Internet addresses for additional information. Ontario alone has 72 scout camps listed at http://www.interlog.com/~speirs/camps/campindx.htm .
When visiting Canada, be prepared. Have proof of residency/citizenship and insurance for all members of your unit. Contact council for additional information. Groups not covered by Scouts Canada Insurance may be asked to supply an insurance liability certificate. You may also be required to sign the Scouts Canada "hold harmless" agreement prior to use. This form is available on the Internet at http://www.scoutscan.net/wildman/hhagree.htm.
Scouts Canada homepage can be found at http://www.scouts.ca/ .
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Scouts Canada Burlington District Council 560 Guelph Line Burlington, Ontario L7R 3M4, Canda. Tel: (905) 637-2526 http://www.lara.on.ca/~brlscout/manitou/index.html |
Camp Manitou |
Between Hamilton, Toronto and London, Ontario. Summer and weekend camp. Conservation areas and the Bruce Trail nearby. 8 private campsites located away from the lodges and activity fields, nature trails, tobogganing hill, onsite volunteer camp rangers and firewood. |
| http://www.lara.on.ca/~brlscout/manitou/index.html | ||
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Camp Westaskiwin Tel: 1-905-685-6438
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Camp Westaskiwin |
An 80-Acre Cub and Scout Camp located on the outskirts of St.Catharines and bordering Short Hills Provincial Park. In-ground pool, both valley and wooded campsites, fresh water streams. |
| http://www.computan.on.ca/~hncc/camp.htm | ||
Scouts Canada Camps - Ontario (cont.)
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Scouts Canada Mississauga Region 1921 Dundas Street West Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1R2 Canada. TEL: (800)-700-5915 ext #22. |
Camp Goodyear |
A 265-acre camp in the Hockley Valley just east of Orangeville, Ontario. A variety of cabins, campsites and program facilities to support Scouting's outdoor emphasis. |
| http://www.cer.scouts.ca/goodyear.htm | ||
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Scouts Canada Fort William District Northwestern Ontario Scout Shop, 1184 Roland Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5M4, Canada.TEL: 807 623-0771. FAX: 807 623-6833
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Camp Greywolf |
180-acre wilderness area within 30 min of downtown Thunder Bay, 15 Km Southwest of the junction of Highway 11-17, Highway 61 and Arthur Street. A NO TRACE area. Convenient for travelers from the US. Quiet four season wilderness retreat nestled against the Nor Westers Mountain range. Cabins, tenting areas, survival camping as well as limited space for RVs and travel trailer parking. Two large fields. |
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Scouts Canada Kempenfelt Bay District Council Camp Wildman Box 313, RR 1 Stroud, Ontario, L0L 2M0 Canada. Tel: (705) 436-4729.
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Camp Wildman Near Midland, Ontario |
One hundred acre parcel situated on the south side of the 8th Concession Road of Tiny Township in Simcoe County, approximately three hundred metres east of Georgian Bay at Ossossane Beach. |
| http://www.scoutscan.net/wildman/ | ||
Scouts Canada Camps - Ontario (cont.)
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Scouts Canada Peterborough District 109 Ware Street Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 2B5. Office -- Tel: (705) 745-3552 Store --- Tel: (705)748-4101 FAX: (705) 748-9676
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Camp Brookwood |
45 min northeast of Peterborough, Ontario. 450 acres of woodland and open fields. Wilderness campgrounds,wildlife in the camp. Heated cabin, separate adult bedroom, capacity 20 on beds and floor, propane stove. A log building w/ 3 rooms: kitchen, sm bedroom and main room, 2 kerosene heaters. |
| http://www.ptbo.igs.net/~gbowley/scouts/brookwd.htm | ||
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Scouts Canada Hamilton- Wentworth District 375 James St. S. Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3B9 Office Tel: (905) 528-5711 Scout Shop Tel: (905) 528-5711 FAX: (905) 528-7919 |
Mount Nemo Scout Camp |
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Ragged Falls Canoe Base |
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Scouts Canada Quebec Provencial Council Tamaracouta Scout Reserve 635 Lac Tamaracouta Mille Iles, Quebec, Canada
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Tamaracouta Scout Reserve 635 Lac Tamaracouta Mille Iles, Quebec Canada |
Located in the Laurentians approximately 20 km north of St. Jerome. Camp surrounds Lac Tamaracouta. Groups cook their own meals, supply their own food and all camping supplies and equipment, including tents. No fee for leaders but participa-tion in program is expected. |
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Camp Jackson Dodds 83 Lac Cloutier Av South St. Alphonse Rodriguez, Quebec |
Cub resident camp |
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Scouts Canada Camps - B.C. - Yukon
Scouts Canada
BC-Yukon Provincial Council Office
Suite 101 - 14914 - 104th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3R 1M7
TEL: 604.420.1111
FAX: 604.420-6411
Email:
bcyprov@bc.scouts.ca http://www.bc.scouts.ca/
State, Provincial and National Park Service Sites
Michigan - Lower Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are a series of 13 parks administered by 5 of the counties
in southeastern Michigan. Ten of the thirteen parks are within or quite close to the
boundaries of the Great Sauk Trail Council.
Opportunities in these parks include camping, hiking, canoeing, cross country skiing, fishing, biking, nature trails and nature centers, swimming pools, beaches, etc.
In particular, Wolcott Mill, Lower Huron, Kensington, and Hudson Mills Metroparks
provide group campgrounds.
Many of the parks encompass land along the Huron River. Canoe campgrounds are
provided in the Kensington, Hudson Mills, and Lower Huron Metroparks.
A detailed map of the Metroparks system is available from:
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Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority 13000 High Ridge Drive, P.O.Box 2001 Brighton, Michigan 48116-8001 Tel: (810)227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS http://www.metroparks.com |
Maps and program information is available at many of the park offices.
The phone numbers for the Metroparks are:
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Metro Beach Metropark Tel: (810) 463-4581 |
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Wolcott Mill Metropark Tel: (810) 749-5997 |
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Stony Creek Metropark Tel: (810) 781-4242 |
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Indian Springs Metropark Tel: (810) 625-7280 |
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Kensington Metropark Tel: (810) 685-1561 |
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Huron Meadows Metropark Tel: (810) 231-4084 |
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Hudson Mills, Dexter-Huron, Delhi Metropark Tel: (734) 426-8211 |
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Lower Huron and Willow Metropark Tel: (313) 697-9181 |
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Oakwoods Metropark Tel: (313) 782-3956 |
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Lake Erie Metropark Tel: (313) 379-5020 |
Michigan - Lower Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds (cont.)
Oakland County Parks which provide group campgrounds include:
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Addison Oaks County Park 1480 West Romeo Rd. Oxford, MI Tel: (810)693-2432 |
Facilities include 3 group sites, and 3 lakes for fishing, swimming, and boating |
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Independence Oaks County Park 9501 Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston, MI Tel: (810)625-0877 |
Facilities include group camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boat rentals, and a nature center. |
Oakland County Parks can be contacted at:
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2800 Watkins Lake Road Pontiac, Michigan 48054 Tel: (810)858-0906 |
Michigan State Parks and State Recreation Areas
State parks in Michigan can range from quite large to quite small. Some are quite
developed, others are almost undisturbed. State Recreation areas are usually fairly
large, and are typically not as developed as state parks.
Michigan State Parks and State Recreation Areas are administered by the:
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Department of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Division Box 30257 Lansing, MI 48909 Tel: (517)373-9900 |
Camping reservations can be made by calling 1-800-5432-YES.
Facilities in several lower peninsula State Parks and Recreation lands are
summarized on the following pages.
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Algonac St. Pk. 8732 River Rd. Marine City, MI 48039 Tel: (810)465-2160 |
1300+ acres, on St.Clair River north of Detroit. Group campground, fishing, hiking. |
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Bald Mountain Rec. Area 1330 Greenshield, Rt.1 Lake Orion, MI 48360 Tel: (810)693-6767 |
4637 acres. North of Pontiac. Group campground. Cabins, swimming, fishing, shooting sports. 15 miles of hiking/biking trails. 8 miles of cross-country skiing trails |
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Bay City St. Rec. Area 3582 State Park Dr. Bay City, MI 48706 Tel: (517)684-3020 |
Almost 200 acres on Saginaw Bay just north of Bay City. Five miles of trails. Overlook tower and visitor center. Group Campground. Marsh - bird and wildlife observation. |
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Brighton Recreation Area 6360 Chilson, Rt. 3 Howell, MI 48843 Tel: (810)229-6566 |
4900+ acres. Group campground. Horse stable and horse rental. 18 miles of bridle trails. Cabins, swimming, hiking, fishing. Skiing at nearby Mount Brighton. |
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Burt Lake State Park 6635 State Park Dr. Indian River, MI 49749 Tel: (616)238-9392 |
405 acres near northern tip of lower peninsula. Group campground. Fishing, swimming, skiing. |
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Cambridge State Park 1220 Wamplerís Lake Rd. Onsted, MI 49265 Tel: (517)467-7401 |
Historic tavern and visitor center, almost 200 years old. No camping. |
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Cheboygan St. Park 4490 Beach Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721 Tel: (616)627-2811 |
932 acres near northern tip of lower peninsula. Group campground. Lake Huron beach. Views of lighthouse ruins. Cabins. Hiking and skiing trails. Swimming and fishing. |
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Clear Lake State Park 20500 M-33 Atlanta, MI 49709 Tel: (517)785-4388 |
290 acres nine miles north of Atlanta (northeastern lower peninsula). Group campground. Swimming, fishing, hiking, skiing. Elk herds nearby. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Dodge #4 State Park 4250 Parkway Dr. Waterford, MI 48328 Tel: (810)666-1020 |
139 acres on Cass Lake north of Livonia. Beach, swimming, fishing, boating. No camping. |
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Fisherman's Island P.O.Box 456 Bells Bay Rd. Charlevoix, MI 49720 Tel: (616)547-6641 |
2678 acres south of Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. Rustic camping; no group campground. Swimming, fishing, hiking. 5 miles of shoreline. |
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Fort Custer Recreation Area 5163 W. Fort Custer Dr. Augusta, MI 49012 Tel: (616)731-4200 |
3000+ acres between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Group campground. Cabins. Swimming, fishing. Boat and canoe rental. 22 miles of hiking trails. 4 miles of mtn bike trails. 16 miles of bridle trails. Cross country skiing. |
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Hartwick Pines St. Park Rt. 3, Box 3840 Grayling, MI 49738 Tel: (517)348-7068 |
9,672 acres north of Grayling. Group campground Virgin pine forest. Michigan Forest Visitor Center. Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing. |
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W.J. Hayes State Park 1220 Wamplerís Lake Rd. Onsted, MI 49265 Tel: (517)467-7401 |
650+ acres in Irish Hills, north of Adrian. Group campground. Fishing, hiking, swimming. Near Michigan International Speedway. |
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North Higgins Lake State Park 11252 N. Higgins Lake Dr. Roscommon, MI 48653 Tel: (517)821-6125 |
429 acres. Group campground. Nature trail. Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. Swimming, boat rental, fishing, hiking, skiing. |
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South Higgins Lake State Park 106 State Park Dr. Roscommon, MI 48653 Tel: (517)821-6374 |
962 acres. Group campground. Fishing. Boat rentals, swimming. Hiking, skiing. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Highland Recreation Area 5200 E. Highland Road (M-59) White Lake, MI 48383 Tel: (810)685-2433 |
5500+ acres, west of Pontiac. Group campground. Fishing, swimming, hiking trails, skiing. Cabins. |
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Holly Recreation Area 8100 Grange Hall Road Holly, MI 48442 Tel: (810)634-8811 |
7670 acres, southeast of Flint. Group campground. Swimming, fishing, hiking, skiing. Mt. Holly downhill skiing nearby. |
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Ionia Recreation Area 2880 David Highway Ionia, MI 48846 Tel: (616)527-3750 |
4000+ acres, halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids. Group campground. Swimming, fishing, hiking, skiing. |
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Island Lake Recreation Area 12950 E. Grand River Brighton, MI 48116 Tel: (810)229-7067 |
3466 acres, near junction of I-96 and US 23. Cabins. Group campground. Hiking trails, fishing, swimming. Canoe-only campsites on Huron River which flows through the park. |
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Lake Hudson Rec. Area 1220 Wamplerís Lake Rd. Onsted, MI 49265 Tel: (517)445-2265 |
2650 acres, southwest of Adrian. Fishing, swimming. Family camping - no group campground. |
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Leelanau State Park 15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd. Northport, MI 49670 Tel: (616)922-5270 |
1300 acres on Lake Michigan north of Traverse City. Group campground. Lighthouse tours. Eight miles of trails through dunes. |
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Ludington State Park P.O.Box 709 Ludington, MI 49431 Tel: (616)843-8671 |
5200+ acres of Lake Michigan beach north of Ludington. Group campground. Great Lakes Visitor Center. Hiking trails, canoe trail on Hamlin Lake. Skiing, swimming, fishing. |
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Maybury State Park 20145 Beck Road Northville, MI 48167 Tel: (810)349-8390 |
944 acres, near Northville. Group campground. Early 1900ís era working farm tours, with visitor participation. Hiking, horseback riding. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Muskegon State Park 3560 Memorial Dr. North Muskegon, MI 49445 Tel: (616)744-3480 |
1165 acres on Lake Michigan, north of Muskegon. Group campground. 12 miles of hiking trails. 5 miles of lighted cross-country ski trails. Fishing, swimming. |
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Ortonville Recreation Area 5779 Hadley Rd., Rt. 2 Ortonville, MI 48462 Tel: (810)627-3828 |
4875 acres, southeast of Flint. Group campground. Cabins. Swimming, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing. |
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Pinckney Recreation Area 8555 Silver Hill, Rt. 1 Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: (734)426-4913 |
Almost 10,000 acres, northwest of Ann Arbor. Group campground. Swimming, fishing. 26+ miles of hiking and backpacking trails. Adjacent to Munhacke Scout Reservation. Mountain biking. |
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Pontiac Lake Rec. Area 7800 Gale Road Waterford, MI 48327 Tel: (810)666-1020 |
3700 acres west of Pontiac. Group campground. Hiking, mountain biking, horse rental and trails. Swimming and fishing. |
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Port Crescent State Park 1775 Port Austin Road Port Austin, MI 48467 Tel: (517)738-8663 |
569 acres at the tip of "the thumb." Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron beach. Group campground. Hiking, fishing, swimming, skiing. |
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Proud Lake Rec. Area 3500 Wixom Road Milford, MI 48382 Tel: (810)685-2433 |
3600 acres northeast of I-96 and US 23 junction. Group campground. Hiking, skiing, fishing, canoeing. Canoe and ski rental. |
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Rifle River Recreation Area P.O.Box 98 Lupton, MI 48635 Tel: (517)473-2258 |
4300+ acres, east of Rose City at source of the Rifle River. Group campground. Fishing, swimming, and canoeing. 14 miles of hiking trails. Cabins. |
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Seven Lakes State Park 2220 Tinsman Road Fenton, MI 48430 Tel: (810)634-7271 |
1410 acres, south of Flint. Family campground. Swimming, hiking, skiing, boating. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Silver Lake State Park 9679 W. State Park Rd. Mears, MI 49436 Tel: (616)873-3083 |
2860 acres, on Lake Michigan north of Muskegon. Group campground. Hiking in the dunes. Fishing, swimming. |
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Sleepy Hollow State Park 7835 Price Road Laingsburg, MI 48848 Tel: (517)651-6217 |
2678 acres, northeast of Lansing. Group campground. Fishing. 16 miles of hiking and biking trails. |
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Sterling State Park 2800 State Park Road Monroe, MI 48161 Tel: (313)289-2715 |
1000 acres on Lake Erie, just north of Monroe. Group campground. Swimming, boating, fishing. Hiking. Bird and wildlife viewing near marshes. |
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Van Buren State Park 23960 Ruggles Road South Haven, MI 49090 Tel: (616)637-2788 |
326 acres on Lake Michigan near South Haven. Group campground. Swimming. Near Kal-Haven Trail State Park. |
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Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Highway Sawyer, MI 49125 Tel: (616)426-4013 |
1950 acres on Lake Michigan south of Benton Harbor. Two miles of shoreline including high dunes. Group campground. Hiking, swimming. Near Warren Woods Natural Area (hiking). |
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Waterloo Recreation Area 16345 McClure Road Chelsea, MI 48118 Tel: (734)475-8307 |
Almost 20,000 acres west of Chelsea. Group campground. Extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Cabins. Fishing, swimming, boating. Gerald E. Eddy Geology Center exhibits and nature programs throughout the year. |
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Wilderness State Park Box 380 Carp Lake, MI 49718 Tel: (616)436-5381 |
8200+ acres at northern tip of lower peninsula. Group campground. Cabins. 16 miles of hiking trails including Lake Michigan shoreline. Skiiing. Fishing. |
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Wilson State Park 910 N. First St. Harrison, MI 48625 Tel: (517)539-3021 |
36 acres, north of Clare. Group campground. Swimming, fishing in Budd Lake. Good base camp for Muskegon River trips. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Yankee Springs Rec. Area 2104 Gun Lake Road Middleville, MI 49333 Tel: (616)795-9081 |
5000+ acres northeast of Battle Creek. Group campground. 15 miles of hiking trails. 12 miles of mountain bike trails. 10 miles of groomed cross country ski trails. Swimming, fishing, boating. |
Michigan State Forests in the Lower Peninsula
State forests are larger and less developed than State Parks. State forests are also managed for multiple purposes including recreation (camping, hunting), and forestry. There are three state forests in the Lower Peninsula. These forests include considerable private land within their boundaries, so please be awareand considerate of nearby landowners.
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AuSable State Forest Mio Tel: (517)826-3211 |
780,000+ acres spread throughout the northeastern 36 lower peninsula. Group campgrounds include several sites along the AuSable, and one on the Upper Manistee Many miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Mason Tract natural area along South Branch of the AuSable. |
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Mackinaw State Forest Gaylord Tel: (517)732-3541 |
660,000 acres on northern tip of lower peninsula. Includes campsites along Jordan, Sturgeon, and Pigeon Rivers, and islands in Lakes Michigan and Huron. |
Michigan Lower Peninsula State Parks and State Recreation Areas (cont.)
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Pere Marquette State Forest Cadillac Tel: (616)775-9727 |
529,000 acres in the western side of the lower peninsula. Includes group campgrounds along the Manistee River, and other sites along the Boardman and Pine Rivers. |
National Forests in Michigan Lower Peninsula
There are two jointly managed National Forests in the lower peninsula. National forests
are also managed to serve a diverse range of needs including recreation and forestry.
Some areas in National Forests are designated ìWildernessî, which means that there
are no roads and no motorized vehicles allowed within the boundaries.
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Huron-Manistee National Forest Headquarters 1755 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 49601 Tel: (800)821-6263 Tel: (616)775-2421 |
The National Forest is served by several District Ranger offices. Each of these offices can provide information about hiking trails, campgrounds, canoeing, etc. on the National forest land within their district.
Huron National Forest District offices are located in:
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Mio - Tel: (517)826-3252 Tawas - Tel: (517)362-4477 Harrisville - Tel: (517)724-6471 |
The Huron National Forest is in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula.
Most of the main branch of the AuSable River flows within the Huron National Forest.
There are campgrounds along the river within the Forest.
The 10,600 acre Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area is within the Forest. About 20 miles
of backpacking trails are within this area. Several thousand more acres are within the
nearby Reid Lake area. Contact the Harrisville District office for more information.
Manistee National Forest District offices are located in:
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Baldwin - Tel: (616)745-4631 Manistee - Tel: (616)723-2211 White Cloud - Tel: (616)745-4631 |
The Manistee National Forest runs along the western side of the lower peninsula from
Grand Rapids up to Cadillac. Group campgrounds are available along the Pere Marquette, Manistee, and Pine Rivers. Also within the forest is the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. This Wilderness area encompasses about 3000 acres along the Lake Michigan shore.
Many completed sections of the North Country Trail within the lower peninsula are in the
Manistee National Forest.