Dispersed Camping in Benzie County, Michigan
Showing 14 locations in Benzie County.
Crystal Mountain Resort - Lot J
A paved resort parking lot (Lot J) that allows self-contained overnight parking with advance permission from resort security.
Forest Road 7977 Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along Forest Road 7977 within the Huron-Manistee National Forests. This dirt road offers rustic roadside pull-offs suitable for camping in a densely wooded setting.
Forest Road 8024 Dispersed
A primitive dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 8024. Surrounded by dense mixed forest, the area offers excellent natural privacy and quiet evenings.
Forest Road 8050 Dispersed
This quiet corridor along Forest Road 8050 offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The peaceful wooded setting provides a relaxing, rustic experience.
Forest Road 8059 Dispersed
A secluded dirt forest corridor running through the northern reaches of the Huron-Manistee National Forests, offering peaceful dispersed camping sites off the beaten path.
Forest Road 8092 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 8092 in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Quiet, wooded setting with native dirt surface roads.
Garey Lake Trail Camp
A quiet Michigan State Forest campground featuring shaded sites situated near Garey Lake. Ideal for trail users and tent or small-rig campers seeking a rustic experience.
Healy Lake Campground
A small, peaceful lakeside campground offering shaded sites, popular for kayaking and fishing on Healy Lake.
Kaleva Village Park Community Park
A clean, level village park campground with spacious sites, picnic tables, and options for electric hookups.
North Country Trailhead - Marilla
Trailhead access point for the North Country Trail in the Marilla area. Provides parking suitable for standard vehicles and campers looking to hike the scenic trail system.
Pearl Lake & Lime Lake Dispersed Area
A cluster of primitive forest sites and pullouts situated within the Traverse City State Forest around Pearl Lake and Lime Lake. These locations provide quiet shaded settings close to the water, suitable for small to mid-sized setups. The access routes via Rayle Road and Lime Lake Road are narrow dirt tracks that can become challenging to navigate under wet conditions.
Platte River Campground
Popular, well-appointed developed campground located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Nestled near the Platte River and Lake Michigan shore, this location offers spacious, shaded, and paved camping loops with tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, electricity at select sites, and modern restroom facilities with showers. Paved sites provide good spacing and shade under a canopy of mature trees. It is an excellent base camp for exploring the dunes, hiking local trails, and floating down the river. Reservations are recommended during peak season. Some loops remain open for winter camping.
Platte River State Forest Campground
A quiet state forest campground near the Platte River, offering rustic campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, and hand-pump water.
White Pine Backcountry Campground
A hike-in backcountry campground featuring six primitive sites located along the Platte Plains hiking trail. Amenities include shared fire rings, food lockers, and a pit toilet. Campers must pack in all water.