Michigan Has the No. 1 Campsite in America
Is it spring yet? It’s actually felt like spring all winter in Michigan, if you ask me, but we still have some snow on the way and highs in the…
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Getty ImagesIs it spring yet? It's actually felt like spring all winter in Michigan, if you ask me, but we still have some snow on the way and highs in the 30s, so we're not out of the woods yet.
Speaking of the woods, Michigan has some great campgrounds to enjoy this spring and summer. Now, one of those camping spots has been named the No. 1 best in America.
The study comes from Campspot.com, which has released its annual list of the best campgrounds in America. "We’ve looked at all the data and heard from the most knowledgeable campers—you!" they state in the study. "We took all bookings, reviews, and internal data into account to create the shortlist of nominees and then had campers vote to settle the rest!"
Indian River RV Resort in Indian River, Michigan, was named the best campground in Michigan. The area is located in northern Michigan, right off Burt Lake, and offers nature and wildlife, plus modern amenities such as wifi and a general store. "With close distance to Michigan's famous lakes, you can enjoy watersports, fishing, boating, and incredible picturesque views," the outlet states. "Take a dip in their inground heated pool or enjoy fun activities, including basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and a ride on the 'happy camper express.'"
Find the full list of the best camp spots in America here.
Michigan has claim to a range of beautiful parks and outdoor areas that are a major tourist attraction for Michiganders and those beyond the Mitten. It's easy to find state parks, campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas throughout the state, which makes it simple to find summertime things to do in Michigan.
Of course, many of Michigan's most charming state parks are located on or near one of the Great Lakes. It doesn't get much more beautiful than exploring a state park near the water. I'm actually more of an ocean kind of girl, but since we're so far from the ocean here in Michigan, you really can't go wrong enjoying the gorgeous lakes.
If you're looking for some summertime fun, I've put together a list of 30 beautiful Michigan state parks to get on your to-visit list. I've only been to a few of these parks, but the ones I've visited are breathtaking. Last summer, I traveled to Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg and did some hiking, which offered an endless array of beautiful views of nature. Another one on the list that I've visited is Ludington State Park Beach, which offers some great views of lighthouses.
If you're looking for some interesting Michigan state park trivia, Michigan's 103 state parks and recreation areas cover 306,000 acres with 14,100 campsites in 142 campgrounds and over 900 miles of trails. The state parks get 28 million annual visitors. Michigan's state parks system was launched in 1919. There are three Michigan state parks that pre-date the creation of the park system in 1919, and those include Mackinac Island State Park (1895), Michilimackinac State Park (1909) and Interlochen State Park (1917). According to Michigan.gov, Michigan has 103 state parks and 138 state forest campgrounds. "In Michigan, you’re never more than a half hour away from a state park, state forest campground or state trail system," they state.
