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Caseville Michigan is the avowed, “fun town” in the Upper Thumb. It has four major festivals; one for each season. The Winter starts with Shanty Days, late Spring has country music and BBQ fun with Ribstock. The late summer has it’s massive Cheesburger in Caseville and the Fall is wrapped up with Pumkinfest. There is also mini-golf, a giant slide, ice-cream shops, gift stores, pubs, a brewery, and a distillery. There is certainly plenty to do. Those looking to camp out and enjoy the festivals, fine fishing and beaches are in luck, there are at over 650 campsites within 10 miles for Caseville Mi Camping.
Caseville County Park
The park is located within walking distance from the little port city of shops and stores. This campground has large portions of it covered with a tree canopy. Many campers bring their boat along as launch ramps are available at the nearby marina, as is fishing off the Caseville Pier.
The park also features pavilion rentals and offers a few prime beachfront sites. During the summer season, the park has an open-air theater with live entertainment during the Ribstock BBQ festival in June and the Caseville Cheeseburger festival in August. For those working remotely, the park has WiFi Internet service available in the campground area. This is the premier campground for Caseville Mi.
Beadle Bay Marina & Campground
Located out on Sand Point about 9 miles west, Beadle Bay is the third closest campground for Caseville Mi Camping. Its 31 campsites are nestled near the marina for a mix of boating and camping that is commonly seen in the Thumb area.
Camping in a marina is a unique location and many folks enjoy the experience. Beadle Bay Marina is a perennial participant in the Cheeseburger in Caseville Parade. Its also located near the Sand Point Nature Preserve, thus it is not uncommon to see deer walking through the camp.
Albert E. Sleeper State Park
At only five miles, Sleeper State Park is one of the nearest campgrounds near Caseville. Driving by the park, visitors immediately see the day-use picnic and beach area along the shoreline and the tree hidden 226 site campground across M-25. That is a small slice of the park. Sleeper State Park has over 700 acres of wetlands, an ancient dune forest, a half-mile of beautiful sandy beach, and natural dunes guarding the shore.
In the back of the park in the forest and dunes is an extensive trail system for hiking, running, and mountain biking. In the winter you can cross country ski. The camp also offers cabins to rent and the opportunity to camp on the beach or in the secluded woods in a safari-style platform canvas tent. This upscale camping at Sleeper State Park is called glamping and is new to the Upper Thumb in 2020.
Oak Beach County Park
Located almost exactly in between Caseville, (9.5 miles), and Port Austin. (9 miles) This park offers a great beach across M-25 from the campground. It has a total area of 46 acres with 55 full-service campsites. Pavillitons near the beach is available for rent, as are picnic tables and grills. The large area with ample parking is perfect for large parties and family reunions. There are playground areas and horseshoe pits too.
Its large beach is noted to be groomed, sandy, and has a gentle shallow frontage that is perfect for those with little kids. The changing rooms/showers have been noted to be very clean. Campsites are large enough for our children to play in. The management and on-site hosts have been noted to be very helpful with tips on where to go and suggestions for restaurants and events. The park is located near the Huron County Nature Center with its famous Broadwalk trails.
Duggan Family Campground
Duggan’s is one of the largest private campgrounds in the Upper Thumb. However, this park is a “whole season” campground where folks park their RV and stay for the entire summer. There is no short term or transient camping. With 327 sites that can handle just about every size of camper or RV. Access to the beach is across M-25 at McGraw County Park. McGraw is a day-use beachfront park know for its fine sugar sand and quiet beach.
Amenities include an on-site convenience store, activity center, playground, game toom, large heated pool, showers, and an on-site laundromat. They also offer complete pump-out services, firewood, and winter storage. The camp staff also arranges for many events and outings in the area. If you’re interested in setting up a permanent site for camping near Caseville Mi for your camper or RV stop by the camp office and ask to be placed on a waiting list.
Port Crescent State Park
At twelve miles from Caseville, Port Crescent State Park is a bit far but it’s one of the prettiest camps in the Thumb. Sporting an impressive three miles of beach coastline, its the largest swath of undeveloped coast in the western shore of the Thumb. The picturesque beach is bordered on one end by a 137 site campground. Many of the tree-shaded sites are on the edge of the beach or the old Pinnebog River.
Just in from the day-use beach, there is a sizable boardwalk that curves around some of the protected dunes. This allows exploration of hidden clearings for beach access and a chance to see wildlife. The beach nearest the campground is dog friendly.
For those not wanting to camp, Port Crescent State Park offers rustic cabins and upscale glamping geodesic domes for an outdoor experience. The family will never be bored as the park provides visitors ample chances for hiking, ADA opportunities for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and bird watching. This is an ideal park for year-round camping near Caseville Mi with trails for cross-country skiing and nearby hunting areas.
See State Park Campsite Availability for Camping Near Caseville Mi
New in 2020, the Michigan DNR now offers an online service for Port Crescent and Sleeper State Park reservations. This allows inquiring campers if space is available at their favorite campground park. This service makes it easier to find mid-week availability on short notice. You can see which locations have open spots immediately.
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