26 Michigan State Park Campgrounds With Closures, Construction Delays In 2025

Campgrounds on Michigan’s two peninsulas and touching all five Great Lakes are receiving some well-deserved maintenance. As a result, more than two dozen state-run campgrounds will have their camping seasons delayed or closed in 2025.

The Department of Natural Resources received an unprecedented amount of funding under the American Rescue Plan Act. The federal dollars, allocated by the state Legislature and approved by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022, gave the department’s budget a major boost of $273 million.

All project funds must be accounted for by the end of 2026, giving the DNR a tight deadline to complete these repairs and upgrades.

Construction times vary, so be sure to check the MRN closing page frequently and check availability on midnrreservations.com for specific dates.

Here are the 26 state park campgrounds with construction closures and delays before the new year.

Algonac State Park (spring 2025) Due to the installation of full hookup sites and repaving of roads, the park’s day-use area is closed until mid-October. Additionally, Modern Riverfront Campground will be closed until March 22, 2025, and Modern Wagon Wheel Campground will be closed until May 15, 2025.

Aloha State Park (limited campsites) Campsites #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 54 are currently without power due to an unexpected issue. These pitches are available at the semi-modern camping rate. The use of a generator is not permitted. Additionally, due to ongoing issues with groundwater, Campsites 15, 18 and 19 are closed until further notice.

Bewabic State Park (2025 season) Due to the construction of a new restroom and shower building and the repaving of park roads, Loops B and C (sites #25-129) will be closed for the 2025 season. Loop A will remain open for a large portion of the season.

Brighton Leisure Area (July 2025) Due to unexpected construction delays related to road and electrical improvements, the opening of Bishop Lake Campground has been delayed until July 3, 2025. All other campgrounds in the Brighton Recreation Area will open and operate as foreseen.

Brimley State Park (May 2025) To accommodate upgrades to the water pipes and stormwater system, the day-use area and campground at Brimley State Park will close on September 3, 2024. The campground is scheduled to reopen on May 19, 2025 and the The day-use area is scheduled for June 15. , 2025.

Cheboygan State Park (2025 season) The renovation of the toilets and showers at the modern campsite is now planned for 2025. Due to this delay, the campsite remains closed to reservations. An updated construction schedule and opening date for reservations will be posted on MRN closing page.

Clear Lake State Park (June 2025) The modern campground will undergo renovations, including water distribution, toilet and shower building and sanitation station upgrades. These projects will require the closure of the campground and lodge until the planned reopening on June 16, 2025.

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park (Spring 2025) The western loop of the modern campground and mini-cabin will remain closed until spring 2025 for construction of a new restroom and shower building. The East loop, the health station and the campervan cabin will remain open.

Harrisville State Park (limited campsites) Due to erosion caused by high water, campsites #97, 99, 101 and 102 are closed to reservations. DNR staff evaluate sites to determine if they can be repaired for future use.

Hoeft State Park (June 2025) The campground will undergo renovations including water distribution, restroom/shower buildings, sanitation station, sewer system and contact station upgrades. These projects will require the closure of the campground and lodge until the planned reopening on June 16, 2025.

Indian Lake State Park (limited campsites) A shoreline restoration project at the Modern South Campground continues throughout the 2025 camping season. During this time, sites #84, 86, 88, 103, 105, 107, 108 and 110 are temporarily closed.

Ionia State Recreation Area (September 2025) Due to improvements to the restroom and shower building, sanitation station, septic field and park electrical system, the modern campground and cabins will close from May 1 to September 1, 2025.

J. Maddy Parkway Campgrounds (May 2025) To complement the water and sewer system and washroom upgrades at the beach house, the temporary closure of the modern campground and day-use area east of J. Maddy Parkway is in place. The washroom building will remain closed until mid-April and the modern campgrounds should reopen by May 15, 2025. The rustic campsite as well as the nautical accesses to Green and Duck lakes remain open for the season; however, the sanitation station is not available.

Ludington State Park (July 2025) The majority of the park, including the three campgrounds, remains closed for improvement work until July 1, 2025.

Muskelong State Park (October 2025) The campground, day-use area and boating access site will be closed from June 16 to October 1, 2025 to renovate the restroom and shower building and improve parking areas and roads. The parking area and access trail will remain closed until spring 2025 while an accessible boardwalk and trail to Lake Superior is constructed.

Otsego Lake State Park (closed August 2025) The planned project to upgrade electrical and septic systems and convert 44 campsites to full hookup has been postponed. The campground will now open on May 1 for the 2025 season, then close at the beginning of August for renovations.

Pinckney Bruin Lake Recreation Area (closes September 2025) To upgrade the sanitation station, north restroom and shower building, and park roads, the modern Bruin Lake Campground will close on Tuesday, September 3 for the season.

Pontiac Lake recreational area (April 2025) Due to park improvements to upgrade the sanitation station entrance, the modern campground, A-frame cottage and cabins will remain closed until April 2025.

Rifle River Recreation Area (Spring 2025) Grousehaven Modern Campground is closed until spring 2025 to upgrade the electricity, water system and lift station. The rustic cabins are open all year round. Rustic campgrounds will open for the season on April 15, 2025.

Seven Lakes State Park (January 2025) The park’s modern campground has completed its road surface and electrical upgrades. Reservations for 2025 are not yet open. Check the MRN closing page Or Seven Lakes Facebook page for updates.

Sleepy Hollow State Park (October 2025) The modern campground and shelters will be closed from April 15 to October 31, 2025 to replace the restroom and shower building, pave campground roads, and upgrade the beach building.

Tawas Point State Park (April 2025) The park’s modern campground will remain closed until April 30, 2025 for electrical renovations.

Traverse City State Park (July 2025-2026) The campground will be closed from July 7, 2025 until the 2026 camping season and the lodge will be closed and demolished. The day use/beach area will remain open during this time.

Waterloo Recreation Area (May 2025) Although the park’s day-use area and Portage Lake Campground (year-round) have reopened, Sugarloaf Lake Campground remains closed until May 1, 2025 for improvements.

Wells State Park Waterfront Sites (limited campsites) Due to planned riverbank restoration work, sites Nos. 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48 will close from May 1 to 31, 2025 to encourage the establishment of vegetation.

Young State Park Modern Campground (June 2025) The modern campground will be closed to address drainage issues and replace the two restroom/shower buildings. Spruce Campground is closed until June 15, 2025.