Campsite explorer
Explore the map, then check dates with the park or land manager.
Ontario Parks inventory + Michigan and Colorado/Wyoming pilots · Approximate pins · No live vacancy data
Michigan Great Lakes
A reviewed starting set of drive-up state park campgrounds from Lake Michigan to the Upper Peninsula. Check the DNR for dates, park passes, and reservations.
We will not label an unverified roadside spot as a campsite. Try all options or use the land manager’s rules below to plan a free trip.
Show all optionsOnce you have a place
Pick who is coming, whether you will sleep in the car or a tent, and the gear quality you want. The builder starts with the essentials.
Build my kit →Planning questions
A green single pin marks a place with no camping fee; a green numbered group contains at least one such place. Neither promises an open site, a free permit, or legal camping at nearby pull-offs. Check the land manager’s map, access, fire rules, and posted signs.
Our Michigan map currently lists fee-required state parks. Read Michigan DNR’s dispersed camping rules ↗
The map helps you discover places; it does not show live vacancies or hold a site. Open a park’s official link to check dates, campsite type, fees, and reservation rules before you travel.
Choose a region, search by park or town, or use “Find my covered area.” Zoom into a group to compare places, then use the operator link for the exact campground and directions.
Start with shelter, a sleep system, water, food, lighting, and clothing for the forecast. Use our beginner’s guide and printable checklist to fill in the details.