Type: State rec area (modern + rustic) | Price: $ | Rating: 4.6u2605 (1868 reviews) | Drive from Detroit: ~1 hr
Good for: Families, First-timers, Hikers/bikers, Anglers
Amenities: Two campgrounds, electric sites, top-rated showers, sand beach, boat/canoe access, extensive trail system
N&C verdict: The largest state park in the Lower Peninsula and a gold-standard near-Detroit car-camping base. Book the modern loop for hookups; reserve early for summer weekends.