• There are a large number of campsites in Michigan, many of which are located on lakes.camping image by Colin Buckland from Fotolia.com
  
  Michigan is known for many things. In addition to being the home of the automobile, Michigan has some of the most pristine woodland in the United States. Because of this, as well as the bountiful hunting and fishing in many parts of the state, Michigan has become quite a tourist spot for those looking to spend a weekend in the woods or at other campsites. There are a number of tent camping areas in Michigan that offer a variety of camping experiences.
  
  

St. Joseph KOA Campground

• Open from mid-April to mid-October, the Kampgrounds of America campgrounds at St. Joseph, Michigan, offers a wide range of amenities. In addition to a swimming pool that is open from late May to early September, the KOA St. Joseph campgrounds include electrical outlets at each campsite, free firewood, bicycle rentals and complimentary wireless Internet. The St. Joseph KOA campsite is located just miles away from many Lake Michigan beaches in Riverside, Michigan.
  
  St. Joseph KOA Campground
  
  3527 Coloma Road
  
  Riverside, MI 49084
  
  269-849-3333
  
  colomastjoekia@sbcglobal.net
  
  

Wilderness State Park

• Wilderness State Park in northern lower Michigan offers over 10,000 acres of untouched Michigan wilderness. Wilderness State Park has three different campsites; one for nine cabins, one for 250 RVs, vehicles and tents and a third for general tent use, with the more expensive running upward of $27 per night. Some of the activities in and around the campsites include fishing, hunting, mountain biking and swimming either at the beach or at one of the campsite swimming pools. Some of the amenities include modern restrooms, showers, fire rings and picnic tables.
  
  Wilderness State Park
  
  903 Wilderness Park Drive
  
  Camp Lake, MI 49718
  
  231-436-5381
  
  wildernessststepark@gmail.com
  
  

Lakeview Campsite

• Along the western coast of lower Michigan is Ludington State Park, which offers several campsites for those looking to pitch a tent for a weekend. Included are the Cartier Park Campground located on Lincoln Lake near the city beach and the Lakeview Campsite located on Hamlin Lake, which includes firepits, bathhouses, water and power hook-ups, playgrounds and a swimming pool. Lakeview Campsite is located in Ludington, Michigan.
  
  Lakeview Campsite
  
  6181 N. Peterson Road
  
  Ludington, MI 49431
  
  231-843-3702
  
  lakeviewcampsite@yahoo.com