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- RFOneWattExplorerHi!
I think this might help. If anybody else has more information it would be greatly appreciated.
-T
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Michigan Dispersed Camping
You can camp anywhere on Michigan State Forest Property as long as:
* the property is not posted "No Camping"
* you are more than one mile from a designated State Forest Campground
* you follow all State Land Rules
You must also post a Camp Registration Card (PR 4134) at your campsite. To obtain a Camp Registration Card, contact your local DNR Office. - bonscottExplorerI am *really* wanting to boondock/dispersed camping in Michigan but when I've searched the Michigan DNR site it didn't appear you could boondock in the state forest areas. I take it you can indeed boondock in the state forests?
Where about in Michigan are these spots? I checked the map south of Houghton Lake and is this in the Roscommon State Forest?
So I could go down any of those roads off US 27 and find a spot and camp with a DNR permit?
Thanks! - camperfoolExplorer


Gri-I-Wass Creek for trout fishing. Dispersed camping was very quiet and relaxing.
Muskegon River south of Houghton Lake Michigan.

- RFOneWattExplorerGreat pics everybody!!! Keep 'em coming :)
-T - monakaykExplorerPhotos below of DH's 'Men Only-Poker Playing' Campout, boondocking up along the Poudre River in CO:

OUR PUP CAMPER BELOW:




Enjoy! - bercherExplorerThank you for getting us back on track with the great pics!
We really enjoy these boon-docking pics! - 2oldmanExplorer IISorry... I wrote on this board about getting stuck in a similar spot near Barstow CA in Nov. I'm more careful now. This is near Indio CA.
- ReneeGExplorer
2oldman wrote:
I didn't get stuck here...
2oldman - I don't understand your comment. Did you mean you chose to be there? Beautiful place especially if the weather is comfortables such as in early Spring or late Fall. - kylekaiExplorerDeath Valley, California

- 2oldmanExplorer III didn't get stuck here...
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