Family Campout: Hudson Mills

Join us for a night of rustic family camping, tents only!  Our activity center area will have a limited number of reservable sites with communal firepits.  Activities will include interpretive led programs, bird house making, yard games, an evening movie and much more. Bring your bike, volleyball, basketball, and baseball/softball equipment and enjoy what the park has to offer while making camping memories.  It is also Michigan’s free fishing weekend so don’t forget your poles as well!

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: Check-in Saturday, June 8 between 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Check-out Sunday, June 9 by 6 p.m.
Cost: $30 per site (6 people per site)
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

The details you need to know before registering:

• Rustic campsites. Tents only with a maximum of 6 campers per site. Campsites will not have electricity.
• Please bring your own drinking water.
• Generators are not allowed.
• Communal firepits (not individual per site)
• Firewood will be provided at communal firepits
• You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
• No shower facilities available.
• Dogs are allowed but need to remain on a leash of 6 feet or less and must be cleaned up after.
• If you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs. 
• An annual or daily Metropark vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark; when staying multiple days, if you leave the park and re-enter, you will need a new daily pass for each day. Metropark vehicle passes are an additional fee outside of camping registration.

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Each registration is one campsite. You will be asked during registration how many people you are bringing for your campsite. To complete registration you will need to answer all questions.

Family Campout: Kensington

Join us for a weekend (two nights) of rustic family camping!  This special camping experience is available for families for one weekend only with special family-friendly activities planned. Enjoy an evening guided wildlife walk, fire-making basics, and family entertainment on Saturday evening, as well as plenty of time to explore the park on your own. Heavner Canoe Rental will offer kayaking and canoe opportunities throughout the day on Saturday (additional fee will be charged, must pre-register, spots are limited). Every person in your camping party will receive vouchers to the Kensington Splash ‘N’ Blast upon check-in for use during your stay to cool off and have some fun!

Camping is for tents only, with 50 rustic sites available. There is no water or electrical hook up. Pit toilets and flush toilets and running water sinks via a bathroom trailer will be available. Onsite water will be limited to hand pumps and potable water stations. Please bring your own drinking / dish water.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: Check-in Friday, June 21 between 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Check Out Sunday, June 23 by Noon
Cost: $60 per campsite, max 6 campers per sit. Additional fees for kayaking trip if desired.
Location: Kensington Metropark, Group Camp

The details you need to know before registering:

• Camping will take place Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23 (2 nights).
• Tents only with a maximum of 6 campers per site.
• Communal firepits (not individual per site).
• Firewood will be provided at communal firepits.
• You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
• Showers will be available during specific times at Kensington Martindale Beach.
• Dogs are allowed in Group Camp but need to remain on a leash of 6 feet or less and must be cleaned up after.
• Group Camp does not have gravel or paved campsites, but if you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs.
• An annual or daily Metropark vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark; when staying multiple days, if you leave the park and re-enter, you will need a new daily pass for each day. Metropark vehicle passes are an additional fee outside of camping registration.

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Each registration is one campsite. You will be asked during registration how many people you are bringing for your campsite. To complete registration you will need to answer all questions.

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Family Campout: Lake Erie

Come enjoy a weekend of rustic family camping fun at Lake Erie Metropark. Enjoy a Holidays in July themed weekend with special guest appearances from Buddy the Elf and Santa Claus himself! There is plenty to experience when camping at Lake Erie Metropark. Friday, July 26th there will be a Campout Kickoff Evening Hike and Bonfire. Saturday, July 27th there will be a Breakfast with Buddy the elf, lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a meet-and-greet with some of the animals from the Marsh and topped off with an evening stroll with Buddy The Elf.  We will also have bounce houses, bingo, arts and crafts, and a Kids vs. Parents Kickball Game.

Every family/group camping will receive a delicious smores making kit upon check-in.

Ages: Fun for all ages! Campsite holder must be 18 or older to register.
Time:  Check in Friday, July 26 between 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Check Out Sunday, July 28 by 8 p.m.
Cost:  $25 Per Campsite (maximum 8 people per site). Fee includes both nights but does not include Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass.
Location:  Lake Erie Metropark, Wave Pool Parking Lot

The details you need to know before registering:

• Both RV and Tents are permitted with a maximum of 8 campers per site. You will be asked during registration how many people you are bringing.
• There are no electrical or water hookups.
• Generators are permitted, but must be shut off during our quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• There will be a communal firepit and shelter with picnic tables to use (not individual per site).
• Firewood will be provided at communal firepit.
• You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
• Showers will not be available.
• Dogs are allowed but need to remain on a leash of 6 feet or less and must be cleaned up after.
• If you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs.
• A RV dump station is available in a short drive to our Marina.
• An annual or daily Metropark vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark; when staying multiple days, if you leave the park and re-enter, you will need a new daily pass. Metropark vehicle passes are an additional fee outside of camping registration.

Campers must be eighteen (18) years of age, or older, to register for a campsite. The registrant is responsible for the conduct of their camping companions, guests and visitors to their campsite.

Pre-Registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.

Family Camping: Lake St. Clair

What’s better than a nostalgic night under the stars and next to the water? Come enjoy tent camping on the shores of Lake St. Clair. This special camping experience will only be available for two weeks in August. Camp with us for one night or multiple nights. There is plenty to experience when camping at Lake St. Clair Metropark, enjoy a day at the beach, swim in the pool, splash in the Spray Zone, visit the Nature Center, rent a kayak or do some hiking and biking. Every person on your campsite will receive a voucher good for free entry to the pool, adventure golf OR par 3 golf course to use during your stay.

Rustic tent camping only. Every site will have a fire pit and a picnic table to use. Restrooms and showers are available. Sites will not have electricity. Generators are not permitted, and all vehicles must return to parking lot after unloading.

NEW THIS YEAR: 4 sites will be set up with a tent and 4 cots for campers that don’t have their own camping equipment.   Just bring your own bedding and any other items you may want for your night under the stars.

No day-of reservations will be permitted.

Ages: Fun for all ages! Campsite holders must be 18 or older to register.
Time: Check In 1 p.m., Check Out 11 a.m.
Cost: $30 per site Friday & Saturday,
$20 Per site Sunday – Thursday
Sites with tents and cots included are: $70 per site Friday & Saturday or $60 per site Sunday – Thursday.
Fees are per night and do not include Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass.
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Day Sail Area

Click the button to book your camp site or call the park office at (586)-463-4581. If you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs.  

Family Campout: Stony Creek

Bring your family for a fun-filled overnight at Stony Creek Campground! Join the Nature Center team for an afternoon of crafting and camping skills. We’ll have drop-in stations set up where you can do sun print crafts, learn to build a better campfire, decorate a hiking stick, and explore wildlife tracks and signs. As the sun sets, take a twilight hike and look and listen for nocturnal animals.

Standard campground reservation required.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: Check In begins at 1 p.m. on Friday or Saturday, Check Out is by 6 p.m. on Sunday
Cost: $25 regular site, $50 large site (per night)
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Ridgewood Campground

Pre-registration is required. To reserve a campsite, click the button below. Make sure you selected a reservation date range that will include Saturday, August 24 to enjoy the fun! 

Family Campout: Historic Fort Wayne

Let’s go camping! In collaboration with Detroit Outdoors, Black to the Land, and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation department, join us for our family campout at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit.

No experience needed! We will have on-site beginner camping clinics and camping experts to teach campers how to set-up a tent and how to build a campfire.

All day long, campers will enjoy community yard games and structured activities like arts & crafts, nature programs, campfire cooking and community fire pit with s’mores. And when you’re not learning with us, campers are able to explore the Historic Fort Wayne grounds and relax with riverfront views.  It will be a great time to get your family into camping and make some summer memories.

A continental style breakfast of baked goods, fruit, and juice will be included and served 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Sunday so you can pack up and not go home hungry.

The details you need to know before registering:

• Rustic campsites. Tents only with a maximum of 6 people per site. Campsites will not have electricity or water hookups.
• Please bring your own drinking water.
• Generators are not allowed.
• Communal firepits (not individual per site)
• Firewood will be provided at communal firepits
• You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
• No shower facilities will be available.
• No dogs are allowed.

Ages: Fun for all ages! Campsite holder must be 18 or older to register.
Time: Check In- Saturday, August 24 between 3 – 4 pm., Check out- Sunday, August 25 by 11 a.m.
Cost: $20 per site, includes all activities both days
Location: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. one week (7 days) before the program.

Family Campout: Lower Huron

Experience the thrill and delight of camping in the great outdoors with your loved ones. Join us for the Family Campout at Lower Huron Metropark, an extraordinary weekend filled with exciting Olympic-themed activities that are guaranteed to bring joy and excitement to you and your family. Engage in camp games, crafts, nature hikes, and camping traditions that will not only create unforgettable memories, but also strengthen the unique bond you share. This is the ideal opportunity for your family to unite, reconnect with other families, disconnect from technology, and rediscover the special connection that makes your family special. Don’t miss out on this perfect chance to create lasting memories and forge a stronger family bond.

Ages: Fun for all ages! (Campsite holder must be 18 or older)
Time: Check in time begins at 1 p.m. on Friday or Saturday, Check out time is 11 a.m.
Cost: $25 per night/site
Location: Lower Huron, Walnut Grove Campground

Pre-registration is required. Click here to reserve a campsite. Make sure you select a reservation date range that will include Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21 to enjoy the fun! Or call the park office (734) 697-9181 to reserve over the phone.

Family Campout: Wolcott Mill – Camp Rotary

Join us for a weekend (two nights) of rustic family camping!  This special camping experience is available for families for one weekend only with special family-friendly activities planned at Wolcott Mill Metropark’s Camp Rotary Campground. Spend a relaxing weekend on the banks of the Clinton River, or take part in the many activities and events at the nearby Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center and Historic Center.  Crafts, games, animal encounters, wagon rides, fishing, and hiking activities will all be available to registered campers, or you can venture out on your own to explore the many miles of hiking trails, or variety of local restaurants, all within a few minutes’ drive. Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast will be provided but campers are welcome to bring any food they may need for the duration of their stay.

Camping is for tents only, with 15 rustic sites available. There is no water or electrical hook up. Modern restrooms and porta-johns will be available. Please bring your own equipment, food, and drinking / dish water.

Ages: Fun for all ages! Campsite holder must be 18 or older to register.
Time: Check In – Friday, July 19 between 3PM – 8PM; Check Out – Sunday July 21 by 11AM.
Cost: $50 per site (max 6 people per site). Fee includes two nights of camping, but does not include the Metroparks daily or annual pass that is required to enter all Metroparks.
Location: Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary

The details you need to know before registering:

• This program is entirely outdoors. The planned camping area is dirt and gravel, mostly flat and level.
• Rustic campsites. Tents only with a maximum of 6 campers per site. Campsites will not have electricity.
• Please bring your own drinking water and food. Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast will be provided.
• Generators are not allowed.
• There is a fire pit and picnic table at each camp site.
• Ice and Firewood will be available for sale on site. Please refrain from bringing in outside firewood as it can carry unwanted pests that can harm our ecosystems.
• You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
• No shower facilities will be available.
• Given the nature of events and activities it is recommended to leave pets at home. Pets are not allowed at the Farm Center nor are they allowed to be left unattended at campsites.
• If you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs. 
• An annual or daily Metropark vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark; when staying multiple days, if you leave the park and re-enter, you will need a new daily pass. Metropark vehicle passes are an additional fee outside of camping registration.

Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program. Each registration is one campsite. You will be asked during registration how many people you are bringing for your campsite. To complete registration you will need to answer all questions.