Huron National Forest, Michigan
I'm from Ontario, Canada and I've never been camping in the United States. I've done back-country camping in Canada (you can camp anywhere on crown land) or at actual designated campgrounds (e.g. Park...
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Not sure what the rule is in a "national" forest versus a "state" forest, but in a Michigan "state" forest you had to be a minimum of 1 mile away from any State Forest Campground to legally boondock. It had been free, other than you were required to fill out and display a permit at your campsite. The permit was available through the DNR or could be picked up at a DNR office. State Forest Dispersed Camping
You may want to check the Michigan DNR website.
Also, if you think you might like the Huron National forest, maybe check out the Pigeon River State Forest. There are several state forest campgrounds in the area that offer pit toilets and water. I also know there are plenty of places to boondock. It has great fishing lakes, streams and a herd of elk that are fun to track down and view.
You may want to check the Michigan DNR website.
Also, if you think you might like the Huron National forest, maybe check out the Pigeon River State Forest. There are several state forest campgrounds in the area that offer pit toilets and water. I also know there are plenty of places to boondock. It has great fishing lakes, streams and a herd of elk that are fun to track down and view.
