Michigan DNR Announces New Camping Options at Wilderness State Park

By Vanessa Torres

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources hopes campers are excited about the the summer opening of a new campground at Wilderness State Park in Emmet County.

The campground will open to the public Thursday, June 23, and reservations (which can be make up to six months in advance) will be accepted starting Thursday, Feb. 4, at 8 a.m.

The new campground will boast spectacular views of Lake Michigan. It offers two options for camping, including a full hook-up campground and a tent-only rustic campground.

Full hook-up campground

The full hook-up campground, which includes 18 sites, is located on the wooded dunes looking out over Lake Michigan’s Big Stone Bay. All camping units must be self-contained because there is no restroom or shower available. All the sites include water, sewer and electrical hookup. The cost for lakefront sites is $45 per night and other sites are $40 per night.

The majority of visitors will be able to watch the sun set over Lake Michigan right from their own campsite. One of the sites is completely barrier-free, so that all visitors can share in …Read the Rest

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