• Michigan's DNR campgrounds are located along rivers and lakes.Lake Michigan Sunset image by Michigan Nature from Fotolia.com
  
  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, is responsible for state parks, state forests and other state-owned natural sites. Among its listings are nearly 150 campgrounds in state forests, all of which are located beside a waterway. Activities include wildlife watching, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. The DNR website lets you search by type of campground, giving you a choice of anything from primitive sites to full-service campgrounds.
  
  

4 Mile Trail Camp

• You'll find horse facilities and a natural setting at 4 Mile Trail Camp, along the Au Sable River. The equestrian group campground offers access to a boat launch on nearby Kneff Lake, canoeing on the Au Sable River, along with fishing, wildlife watching and hiking. The campground is located along the Michigan Shore to Shore Riding and Hiking Trail, which crosses the width of Michigan. Campers without horses are also welcome.
  
  4 Mile Trail Camp
  
  4-Mile Road
  
  Grayling, MI 49738
  
  989-348-6371
  
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Waterloo Sugarloaf Campground

• Waterloo Sugarloaf Campground, beside Sugarloaf Lake, is a developed campground with 164 sites. It's one of four campgrounds located in the 20,500-acre Waterloo Recreation Area; sites include 30- or 50-amp electrical service. The campground provides a separate dump station for RVs. Facilities at the campground include swimming, a boat launch for registered campers, a children's playground and shower blocks. A one-mile woodland trail lets you enjoy nature, or you can walk on the beach. The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is an interpretive center for local wildlife and geology.
  
  Waterloo Sugarloaf Campground
  
  Waterloo Recreation Area
  
  16345 McClure Rd.
  
  Chelsea, MI 48118
  
  734-475-8307
  
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Graves Crossing State Forest Campground

• The Graves Crossing State Forest campground is located along the Jordan River, which is a designated "Wild and Scenic River." This rustic campground offers access to off-road vehicle trails, hiking trails, fishing and canoeing. The 10 sites are first-come, first-served and can accommodate tent campers and small RVs. You'll find pit toilets, hand-pumped well water and wildlife, including beavers.
  
  Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
  
  Road M-66
  
  Mancelona, MI 49659
  
  989-732-3541
  
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