2008 Michigan Before 'Michigan'
So you've come to Michigan early and the Festival gates don't open until Monday at 1pm - you have a golden opportunity to explore the local area. It could be a wonderful experience!
Listed below are some of the campgrounds in the area and their approximate fees. Many holiday camps are privately owned and require reservations, but those listed are large enough, publicly owned, or friendly enough (not necessarily all three at each place!) and may be able to accommodate you on short notice. For information or reservations for any Michigan state park, call 1-800-447-2757.
We also list the names, Web sites and phone numbers of some local accommodations for the convenience of womyn who may not be able to do outdoor camping at all and need somewhere within commuting distance to the Land, or for campers who want somewhere indoors to stay before the Festival. Call for availability, updated rates, etc.
CAMPGROUNDS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
| HART |
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SILVER LAKE STATE PARK |
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231-873-3083 or 800-447-2757 |
SW of Hart, near Lake Michigan; 100% reservations; $8 reservation fee; modern sites - $27 per night; State Park Pass $8 per day or $29 annual; bathrooms and showers; Pets ok, six-foot leash required.
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| LUDINGTON |
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LUDINGTON STATE PARK |
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231-843-2423 or 800-447-2757 |
8½ miles north of Ludington on M-116; 100% reservations; all modern campsites with electric hook ups; RVŐs with electric hook up only; tents $27 per night; cabins $45; State Park pass $8 per night or $29 annual; bathrooms and showers. Has five miles of sand beach on Lake Michigan, trails, dunes, etc. Pets ok, six-foot leash required. No pets on beach.
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| SHELBY |
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CLAYBANKS CAMPGROUND |
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231-861-8885 |
From US 31 take the New Era exit. Head west (about 8-9 miles) on Garfield Rd - it jogs left, then right and then becomes Stony Lake Rd; At the T in the road turn left on Scenic Drive. The park is at 6407 Scenic Dr. No reservations needed. $15 site/$20 w/electricity. Lots of Michigan womyn camp here.
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| SAUGATUCK |
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CAMPIT |
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877-CAMPIT-1 or 616-543-4335 |
Lesbian and gay campground, adults only. 25 acres of open woodland, few miles from beaches. Exit 30 off of 196 east of Fennville; go right on Blue Star Hwy and right on 118th. $10 membership per person; tent sites $19 per night per person, add $6 for electricity; RV/trailer/pop-up/camper $45 Fri/Sat, $22
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| PENTWATER |
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MEARS STATE BEACH PARK |
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231-869-2051 or 800-477-2787 |
North of Pentwater, off US-31; 100% reservations; $5 reservation fee; RVŐs can fill or dump; sites $27 per night; State Park Pass $8 per day or $29 annual; bathrooms and showers; beach frontage; guided nature tours. Pets ok, six-foot leash required.
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| PENTWATER |
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HILL & HOLLOW |
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231-869-5811 |
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On US 31 business loop 1½ mile north of Pentwater; 100% reservations, two night minimum; wooded; bathrooms and showers; 2 heated swimming pools; tents, $28; RVŐs, $30 - $34; $5 reservation fee; hook-ups, dumping available. Pets $3 per day/per pet and six-foot leash required.
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MOTELS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
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