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16 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town22 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (25 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Village in U.S. state of Michigan.
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National park site22 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Protected area.
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State park29 miles north · straight-line distance
State park in Leelanau County, Michigan, USA.
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Town37 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (48 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County.
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State park37 miles north · straight-line distance
State park in Michigan, USA.
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State park38 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in Michigan, United States.
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Town42 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (50 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America.
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50 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (63 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Michigan, United States.
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Town53 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (67 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Michigan, United States of America.
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Ski area59 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (77 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Michigan ski resort.
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77 miles southwest · straight-line distance
One of the Great Lakes of North America.
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Outdoors90 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Island in Michigan.
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Things to do123 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (144 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park located in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan.
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Things to do124 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (140 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Presidential museum and library for U.S. President Gerald Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Things to do125 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (142 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Zoo in the United States.
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128 miles south · straight-line distance
Long-distance hiking trail in the United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 129 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
21 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
D.H. Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile (1.6 km) north of the Dune Climb, where visitors can walk over miles of sand dunes.
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23 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
White Pine Backcountry Campground is a primitive camp located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park.
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29 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan.
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30 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (37 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Seaton Creek Campground adjoins Seaton Creek and is at the upper end of the backwater of Hodenpyl Dam Pond on the Big Manistee River. The forest surrounding the campground is mostly pine and the sites are rustic.
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35 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Upper Manistee dispersed campsites are primitive campsites on the Manistee River Backwaters of Tippy Dam Pond, located along the banks of the Manistee River between Tippy Dam and Hodenpyl Dam.
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39 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.
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40 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (46 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Peterson Bridge Campground is located on the Pine River in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest. The location on the river makes it ideal for canoeists and those looking to experience the adventure of this swift moving river.
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44 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Sand Lake Campground is situated on the scenic shores of Sand Lake and provides a selection of sites shaded by a mixed hardwood forest. Just beyond the trees is a well-loved, sandy swimming beach.
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55 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Wakeley Lake Campground is comprised of 5 walk-in sites. Wakeley Lake Campground is set in the Wakeley Lake semi-primitivie nonmotorized area.
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60 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (83 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach.
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63 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (72 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Bowman Bridge Campground is perfect for true nature immersion. Campers come here for easy access to the Pere Marquette National Scenic River and for the delightful views of the great outdoors.
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64 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (72 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. With a selection of shaded and secluded spots, the campground is perfect for peaceful nature immersion.
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66 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (78 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 12 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV's up to 25 feet in length.
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73 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Hungerford Recreation Area offers access to over 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. The horse trails connect to the group campsite.
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74 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest. The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.
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74 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (85 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located on the south side of Nichols Lake, the campground and surrounding area offer excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping, or just relaxing.
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74 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest System lands.
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75 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (87 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
As visitors exit McKinley Road to enter the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook, they will first see a panoramic vista of the National Scenic portion of the Au Sable River.
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75 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (87 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan.
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75 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
On February 21, 1912, President William Howard Taft established Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, our nation’s 28th refuge and only the second refuge in the Great Lakes region.
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75 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (93 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake.
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78 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (94 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership.
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83 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The project is located in the northeast portion of Wisconsin in the middle of The Door County peninsula. The ship canal is used as a shortcut for vessels using the ports of Green Bay and Menominee.
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86 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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88 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (104 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au Sable River. Natural springs are common on this section of the river, including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions.
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89 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (111 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pines Point Campground is located on the banks of the White River with several campsites overlooking the river. The family campground includes a loop designed for groups containing five sites with a capacity of 20 guests each.
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90 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (141 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Michigan Campground at St. Ignace provides great views and unlimited access to Lake Michigan. The area has excellent trails, winding hikers through ancient sand dunes, windswept foundations and a variety of vegetation.
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91 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (143 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Brevoort Lake Campground stretches along the western shore of its namesake in the Hiawatha National Forest. This popular fishing destination is situated on a peninsula that juts into the lake and Beodne Bay.
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92 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (134 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding…
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102 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Seney National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The wild land that today is the refuge has not always appeared so wild.
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106 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Area was established in 1980 in response to the need for more land dedicated to the recovery of the Kirtland’s warbler, which was on the endangered species list from 1967 to 2019.
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109 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a marine protected area dedicated to maintaining the Great Lakes and its rich history.
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127 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge consists of two islands, Harbor and Standerson Islands. These islands are in Potagannissing Bay, Lake Huron, near Drummond Island on the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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127 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary provides protection to the maritime heritage that lies below the water surface.
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129 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The 629 acre Michigan Wetland Management District is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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129 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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129 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1953 and contains 10,000 acres of marsh, bottomland hardwood forest and grasslands.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Kalkaska, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Leelanau State Park, Cadillac, Fisherman's Island State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 22 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 25 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 22 miles northwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
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Recreation.gov lists 27 campgrounds within 92 miles, including D.H. Day Campground (21 miles northwest), D.H. Day Group Campground (22 miles northwest), White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits (23 miles west). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.