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rcracer05

02-22-2007, 04:40 PM

hi my husband and i are from east china twp. michigan where are you from?
we love going to christmas michigan, have a great campground right across the street from the kewadin casino. really nice and quiet and wooded sites.
lisa and bob

jimbo

02-22-2007, 11:15 PM

Were from Carrollton Twp. We like to camp at South Higgens and my most liked park is Rifle River It's a nice quiet park with lots of nice scenery. This year we are going to put trailer on a seasonal site in Lost Vally cg in Lupton, Mi.
Hey Ohio dude I'm not predjudice We live in Defiance for a while. Moved back to Mi. just didn't like the drive to lake erie to go fishing. A lot more fishing lake near here.

denlock

02-25-2007, 09:16 AM

Hello from Sterling Heights. And Scout, I work in Mansfield Ohio.

germanbrave

02-27-2007, 07:07 PM

Hello from Jackson,Mi.

tasha1970

02-28-2007, 03:37 PM

Hi, We are from Charlotte, Mi and are full timers. We work camp up to Silver Lake in the summer, & work camp in Florida during the winter. Any one else out there that work camps.

nuttyfabes

03-01-2007, 10:51 PM

where did you work when you worked at silver lake? we worked at yogi bear campground.

tasha1970

03-05-2007, 06:19 PM

We worked at Silver Creek Rv Resort. It's a great place to work, and a great place to camp.

happikamper

03-05-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi, I live in Norther Michigan. My husband and I are week-end campers but we really enjoy it and usually go with 2 other couples from here.

michaelc

03-05-2007, 07:19 PM

Love this - hopes it haas a long and healthy life. We have camped for thirty (30) years. Lived in Marquette, Mackinaw City & St. Johns. Started with a tent, then travel trailer now a small motorhome.

Not many of our friends camp - looking for a group, organization or club - ANY SUGGESTIONS?

Mike

rcracer05

03-05-2007, 07:47 PM

hi nice to meet everyone from michigan and all over. if you would like to email me to chat. please do
rcracer05 - lisa & bob

stampgirl

03-06-2007, 01:29 PM

Hi...we are from Imlay City, MI. Mostly weekend campers. Love to camp in Petoskey and in the UP.

vikingcamper

03-13-2007, 11:12 AM

Hello from the Walled Lake area. We usually camp at what we call our home base; Proud Lake Recreation Area. We normally go every other weekend when possible at Proud Lake but we do camp at other places also. Its just Proud Lake is close to home (6 miles) for a quick get-a-way. Our favorite campgrounds are in the U.P. though and we try to get up there at least twice a year.

paulo

03-13-2007, 03:48 PM

I'm from Washington MI, and I'm with Outdoor Adventures, I love the 5
Campgrounds, and also, Coast to Coast.
We camp 5 to 7 week a year, Next year I will retire, and planing on 4 to 5
months. I love My Neptune, HR 05

jimbo

03-14-2007, 09:37 AM

Nice to hear from all you michigan folks. I think it's amazing that all of the people that posted here almost all go to different campgrounds. That says a lot about the camping opprotunities in our state. We camped mostly in the state park campgrounds in the past but this year we are going seasonal at Lost Vally CG near Lupton. We used to frequent South Higgens SP, Rifle River SP. Those were my favorite parks to camp. Weve also been to Ionia,sleeper in Caseville,Aloha SP,and Numerous others we visited once. I've always enjoyed camping in Mi. and never felt the need to go anywhere else. There are just so many places to go here I don't believe I'll ever get to all the ones I want to in my lifetime. Although I'm going to try. This year I believe we will use the seasonal site as a homebase so I can trek further north and into the UP to check out some of the sites there. We still have a large cabin tent I will use for lodging on the road.

fredh

03-14-2007, 10:57 AM

I also belong to Outdoor Adventures. Used to be only SP campers, then came the reservations system from an out of state company. Nothing but headaches. Never doubted a minute on joining Outdoor Adv. Simple call up to 3 months prior to your arrival at any of the 5 parks and your in. No hassle and beautiful parks!
Highly recommend checking them out.

toolwright

03-14-2007, 08:21 PM

Im in the northern part of the LP but only stay here in the winter.about 3 months travel the rest of the year. usually to Alaska. Any one ealse been there.

billb800si

03-19-2007, 05:57 PM

Im in the northern part of the LP but only stay here in the winter.about 3 months travel the rest of the year. usually to Alaska. Any one ealse been there.
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No, but we plan in leaving June 20th for a 3 month trip to Alaska. Have any good tips and camping info you want to share?

Bill B. ( Livonia, Michigan)

northerngal49709

04-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Hi--we're from northern MI too (the Atlanta area). Love it up here and have just started camping (bought a new 40' Winnebago). Any suggestions on nice parks around here?

Barb & Doug

stampgirl

04-10-2007, 03:18 PM

Have you ever been to Ostego Lake State Park? We are going for 1st time this fall. My brother's family has been there many times and say it is nice. Not too far of drive for you. http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=482

vikingcamper

04-10-2007, 04:49 PM

I'm not sure where Atlanta is but if you can get over to the Hancock area go to Mclain State Park. Great park for camping right on Lake Superior. Fantastic sunsets, clean restrooms and they do have big rig friendly sites. We have camped there several times, usually in our pop up but we have taken our Airstream Skydeck there with no problems. They only have electric hookups though.

trekkertaylor

04-20-2007, 07:58 AM

Lived just inside the "city limits" of Marquette... Marquette/city limits that must be one of those oxymorons come to think of it.

Still roam the state quite abit from June-Nov. U.P. perferred... but I'm not to high and mighty to go a bit south and tangle w/ a TROLL either! ;)

Aside from that I figured out years ago... "when the weather goes south, so do I."

firstchiefmike

04-20-2007, 11:28 PM

Hello all you Wolverines, I'm from Michigan but have relocated to California. I lived in Macosta County, town of Stanwood where I still own property. My wife and I are retired,and are what they call anytimers. We have a 26'fifthwheel pulled with a Ford F-250 super duty diesel. We made a 4 month(11,277 mile) trip around the United States last summer, took in all of Michigan From Ohio thru the L.P. up to the U.P. over to Wisconsin, from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron in the L.P.--.
This year we will be camphost at the oldest state park in the state of California( Big Basin Redwoods S.P.) If anyone is traveling in Ca. along the coast we will be real glad to lay eyeballs on you. We are just northeast of Santa Cruz near Boulder Creek.

buckeyechuck

04-23-2007, 07:59 AM

firstchiefmike

04-25-2007, 12:50 PM

HI everyone,

I'm originally from Northern Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie. I now live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are mostly weekend campers, but do a longer trip at least once a year. This year a two week trip to Utah.

We mostly camp at Brower Park in Mecosta County ( should sound familiar to "firstchiefmike"). We can camp and water ski there and it's only one hour from G.R.

Happy camping,
-BC-
Hello Chuck, Yes I do seem to remember a campground on the west side of 131 Just south of Big Rapids , I have never been there as it is only about 5 miles from my property. That is where I always stay as I have a home with RV parking. My younger brother lives in the house but of course I have all hookups. If you have an e-mail we can continue to correspond.Mine is Firstchiefmike@ AOL.Com

buckeyechuck

04-25-2007, 02:39 PM

Mike,

It's on it's way.

-BC-

shadowmac

06-19-2007, 12:11 PM

I grew up in Clarkston then Ortonville Michigan (camped an entire summer at Groveland Oaks while my parents built a house in Clarkston).

After I left 7 years serving for the United States Air Force I lived in Rochester with my mom for a bit until I got some traction in life then I moved to Novi, Michigan then bought a house in Westland, Michigan and then I finally bought a new home in Grand Blanc, Michigan where I live today but still work at EDS in Detroit. So I commute from Flint to Detroit on a regular basis.

twhmagic

08-07-2007, 04:42 AM

Alma 5th wheelers and boat pullers here..Howdy!!

billmccartney

08-22-2007, 04:14 PM

Former Michigander here living in the Desert in Las Vegas. Moved here from Jackson, Grew up near Midland, spent many youthfull summers near Lupton at the Rifle River recreational area, thats what it was called before it became a state park. Lack of work moved me out out of Michigan years ago. Miss the easy summers "up north." Don't miss the mad dash southward on 75 or 27 on Sunday afternoon. Had a Bald Eagle grab a fish 15 feet from my canoe in Devoe Lake at Lupton. Can still see it in my memory. Have lived in many diffrent states, and everywhere I go, I enjoy meeting other Michgnders.
Bill

jimbo

09-04-2007, 08:05 PM

The rifle river state game area is still as pristine as it was. The state has done a good job keeping it that way. There is a modern cg now with new shower facilities. We just did a drive through last week and enjoy the views there the trout were darting in and out of the rocks in the river like no other. We have a seasonal site at the lost Vally cg just south of the state game area and I fish every am on east twin lake and the eagles are still there and thriving. Just the other morning I was watching 3 eaglets on a dead tree watching the lake for easy pickings. Also the loons are there every day with their distinctive cries. I wasn't long ago we were camped at the state park and were fishing on Devoe lake and the loons were going nuts screeching like mad and we looked and the Eagles were picking off their young one at a time. They took all three of the baby loons. If you return to Mi I would suggest you check out the area it is still a beautiful place to visit.

travlynwomyn

09-05-2007, 11:13 PM

My children grew up in SW Michigan. I'm a fulltimer now, but my daughter and I used to run away to Frankenmuth at least once a year by ourselves. Last trip with our fiver together was up to the Soo where she graduated.

Now I Workamp and travel the country. Will be leaving Pennsylvania next week after this assignment ends and head to Michigan to see my Mom in Ddearborn (good Fairground full hook-up campground just a few miles away), then over to Kalamazoo area to see my children and grandchildren before heading south for the winter. We use Passport America - Timber Trails CG in Decatur gives us the half-price rate every day after Labor Day weekend - really helps with the budget and the grandchildren love the facilities.

rustydf

09-06-2007, 03:45 AM

howdy
I'm from Hartford Mi.I camp and travel in a teardrop camper just made a 2,000mile trip. I have had many campers but my wife quit camping and a teardrop is all I need.

kristy

09-11-2007, 08:08 PM

We winter in Tucson Az but live in the summer in Clay Michigan. Hello everyone

wainer

10-31-2007, 08:41 PM

battle creek camper here. we are snowbirds going to florida this year. darn near froze ,last year in mission texas.

ladyliberty

11-01-2007, 07:03 PM

I live in Ohio, and my daughter was born in Michigan...Currently live between Dayton and Cincinnati...We are enjoying visiting many of the Ohio State Parks for short weekend trips...and a few in Indiana. Going to Memphis for 1 week at Thanksgiving, then will winterize the rv until probably spring break time...Then will head to Florida/Alabama region (my place of birth) and parents still live there...Hoping to take my 70 year old parents out to Yellowstone and Mt Rushmore area's this coming summer.

emmaspride

11-16-2007, 04:13 AM

Michigan here too...I live about a mile and a half from OH, and the same distance from IN, but live in MI.

:D

ladyliberty

11-28-2007, 06:55 PM

Michiganders...

We were in Indiana (South Bend) for the Navy v Notre Dame game recently. Took the RV up and almost stayed at a nice campground in Michigan there near Notre Dame (6 miles away in Niles) but just decided to stay in the area for a few hours post game and let traffic clear then headed part way home to Dayton area and slept in a rest area. Nice areas near where the 3 states meet.

kareninthewoods

12-03-2007, 10:55 PM

Uffdaw from da U.P.!

I grew up around Iron River area (mid central U.P.) admist many Ottawa National Forest campgrounds, such as Imp, Blockhouse, Paint River Forks, Lake Ste Kathryn, TeePee Lake etc. Then there is the famous Pentoga Park county run campground (packs em in like sardines ---ick) and the not too famous county park Little Smokey Lake.

Those are the favorites and that is where you will find us most weekends in the spring/summer/fall.

In the winters, we are known to take our rig up to the relatives and park between the snowbanks and use our rig as our own private hotel room. So much nicer than booking a strange room.

Karen and Steveio
1996 Safari Serengeti 38ft DP
Honda Helix NOT up on back rack cuz
its winter in the Northwoods

codgerbill

12-04-2007, 11:04 AM

Hi to alla youse
We are semi new to camping (at least new to the MH camping). I formerly did a lot of motorcycle touring and tent camped on the tours. I now "camp" with the wife in a new to us Winnebago. Prior to the Winnie we camped with a pop up.

2000 Winnebago 35U
2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahaha 4 Dr
Choc Lab "Buddy"

9cobra6

12-13-2007, 01:31 PM

. We are from Novi Michigan. Try Lake Huron Campground by Port Sanilac. Great new place. Just opened in May, 2007. We also liked Pocho pond in Lundington. Now we wait to leave for Naples Florida in January. Wish us favorable driving weather.

bendinthemiddle

12-14-2007, 08:12 PM

We live in Grand Ledge Mi and are heading for AZ in January. It'll be fun to wear shorts in January and Feb..
We have a new Arolite 30 foot travel trailer and have used it mainly in the Lupton area while visiting my wifes folks this past summer. It'll be nice to get away and enjoy ourselves in the sunshine.
We too are hoping for favorable weather as we head Southwest.

jimbo

02-21-2008, 08:02 PM

wow nice to hear from all the michigan campers. goes to show ya that we Michiganders like to get out and about. Won't be long and it will be spring again and we will be lured north again lol.:D

bendinthemiddle

03-05-2008, 07:13 PM

It's been a while since I posted last, in fact it's been 4,720 miles ago. We are having a ball in this warmer weather. Sure beats what my fellow Michiganders are going through.
We've been in Tucson, Phoenix, Lake Havasu City AZ, Twentynine Palms CA and back in Lake Pleasant AZ till the end of this week. We then head for Brownsville Texas and stopping different places between here and there.
Maybe around middle or later in March we'll wonder (in no hurry) to see my Brother and his Family in S.Carolina for a week or so and then if Spring has really sprung, we'll head back home. Probably by the time I get in my driveway, the lawn will need cutting and the pool will be waiting to open. Sounds like work!! Maybe I'll drive slower.:rolleyes:
Actually it's been fun and we are still having a good time.
I do wish I'd gotten a bigger trailer or even a big 5th wheel. This 30 footer is getting smaller and smaller. oh well, we'll see what next year brings.

frankbals

04-07-2008, 01:19 PM

kareninthewoods

04-09-2008, 08:29 AM

Hey All: I'm new to this site, and just reading all the Michigander information. I've been camping about 15 yrs. and most of it's been in Michigan. Higgins Lake is a for sure spot each year, and have a reservation for Lake Huron Campground over Memorial Weekend, I haven't camped there but am going to try Young State Park the end of July, and Sleeper State Park. I have never camped in the UP yet.........I'm all for it, but my kids are still to young to appreciate great scenery. I have camped at Silver Creek, and also took the SS Badger (camper and all) across lake Michigan to Wisconsin, to camp near the Dells. Hope to meet some of you sometime here. ;)

Frank

Hey Frank.. we are up about 70 miles along the Wisconsin shore from where you landed on the SS Badger at Manitowoc. There are a lot of lovely campgrounds along the shore to loop around and over Mac Bridge to get back home too.

We checked rates (website is still posted at last years rates) to take the Badger over to your neck of the woods with our motorhome. And it's almost equal in fuel costs to the high price of diesel to drive around! So we might just do that trip and load up on the Badger for the overnight cruise, and check out the campgrounds in lower penninsula of Michigan.

kenandlynn

04-24-2008, 05:47 PM

Hi - I am new to the site and from Imlay City, MI. Looking forward to talking to and making new friends.

jimbo

04-26-2008, 05:03 PM

welcome kenandlynn nice hearing from you come visit the chat rooms a lot of interesting people there. We seasonal camp in Lupton and are there most of the summer. happy camping.;)

larry231

05-04-2008, 01:36 PM

Hi, We are from Charlotte, Mi and are full timers. We work camp up to Silver Lake in the summer, & work camp in Florida during the winter. Any one else out there that work camps.

Hi folks
Shirlet and Larry here from Ohio we are getting ready to start full time and havent met anyone that work camps and was aondering if you could give us some tips on what to expect and to do. Thanks for your help.

rjo44511

05-17-2008, 01:39 PM

Yes there still a few of us that have decided to stay or cant move! New to this site. Been without the rv for a couple years but picked an 85 class c so we can take the g kids camping again before they get too old for the grand folks. Best to all from central Mi. Bob

yooper07dmax

05-22-2008, 11:18 AM

Hello all,
New to the site also. Living in Indiana now, grew up in the Walled Lake/Novi area. Most of my family is in the western U.P.. Favorite place to camp, as mentioned "Any place in the UP". Here it is not even Summer yet and I'm already looking forward to next Winter-Snowmobiling in the U.P.!!!!;)
Going to Fort Custer State Park by Battle Creek the end of June for a long weekend camping trip with the snowmobile club I belong to.