Dispersed Camping Michigan

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  • čas přidán 31. 08. 2019
  • In this video I'll show you how to find the boondock areas of Michigan using Google maps and GAIA. Dispersed camping is easy, peaceful and one of the best types of camping there is to offer! And, it's free!!!
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Komentáře • 72

  • @jianglan6098
    @jianglan6098 Před 4 lety +10

    Thank you for explaining the detail about how to use GPS map to find a campsite.

  • @horatiobeaker
    @horatiobeaker Před 4 lety +11

    Being new to the region I found this incredibly helpful. Thanks for the help. Peace.

  • @geminisbrother6040
    @geminisbrother6040 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank you! Since the DNR doesn't provide a spreadsheet for Michigan State Forests dispersed camping, Gaia is pretty good for that!

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 Před 4 lety +11

    Looks like you're a fellow Michigander! cool! thanks for the info on dispersed camping.

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety

      Jeff Richards I wish I loved in Michigan. So much more to do!

  • @ManivanAdventures
    @ManivanAdventures Před 2 lety

    Great info. Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

  • @jeffrichards5106
    @jeffrichards5106 Před 4 lety +3

    Sorry, I'm a new subscriber. After watching some of your older videos, I see you are from Indiana. Like your channel, keep the videos coming.

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety

      Jeff Richards thanks man! Much appreciated!

  • @paulbetka2966
    @paulbetka2966 Před 4 lety +1

    Good stuff. Very informative 🙏👍😄

  • @DennisRogersFeatheryournest

    Thanks for another jaunt in the bush. Just back from a week bear hunting in Northern Ontario and sorting gear. Drago bag was perfect size and carry for the stand. Hi to Missy....

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety

      Dennis Rogers man, I’m jealous! I wish the bush was in my backyard! Bear hunting sounds like a good time! Missy says hi back to ya! Thanks again for watching!

  • @ggsmith48906
    @ggsmith48906 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your video! Love your Goldens! I have a Golden myself and go van camping with him. ;-)

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! They are such an awesome breed! They absolutely love to camp with us!

  • @gobigrey9352
    @gobigrey9352 Před 3 lety +5

    If I drove 8-9 hours to camp in the middle of nowhere AWAY FROM PEOPLE and some DNR clown came to harass me... God I hate government.

  • @bobtheiner9943
    @bobtheiner9943 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice FJ. Do most of my camping in NE lower peninsula, less problems finding sites.

  • @KUEHLKUEST
    @KUEHLKUEST Před 3 lety +4

    Wanted to stop by and say hello from Michigan! We love to Paddle Trek and Camp....now we are getting our Subaru ready for over landing and will be looking for spots around here. We are already backcountry ready ! Cheers Colleen and Jonny Be sure to check us out too!

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 3 lety +1

      KUEHL KUEST thanks for adding me to IG! We love Michigan! It would be great to meet up! Never had any chances to meet up with other youtubers! I will check out your channel!
      Nick and Missy

    • @KUEHLKUEST
      @KUEHLKUEST Před 3 lety +2

      You bet... have been wanting to do a Michigan meet up...we have only been on CZcams for 5 months and it’s been crazy...but totally love this diverse outdoor community...we also livestream sometimes too...will keep in touch!

  • @olysasquatch
    @olysasquatch Před 4 lety +2

    Dispersed camping is the best!

  • @thetrailheadtv
    @thetrailheadtv Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome View! I have a stock Jeep Liberty with slightly larger tires, would I be able to make it down one of these roads?

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, absolutely! Small compact cars with low profile tires would be pushing it but your Liberty would be just fine!

  • @battingthreadbeats4624
    @battingthreadbeats4624 Před 3 lety +2

    For a split second I thought you were in my spot in Manistee 😂

  • @cjoutdooradventures4896
    @cjoutdooradventures4896 Před 4 lety +3

    Nice Video. I did a similar one to help people understand the different land types.

  • @Marcus_Lite
    @Marcus_Lite Před 2 lety +2

    hey man , love the video! new to dispersed camping, and unfortunately new SEDAN owner.. my question is, can i park on the side of a trail if i cant get any further in my car and hike to a deeper campsite? if so where should i leave the dnr paperwork?

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 2 lety +1

      Great question. Your car parked out of the shouldn’t be a problem. The paperwork should go where you actually setup camp.

    • @Marcus_Lite
      @Marcus_Lite Před 2 lety

      @@WintersKamp thank you so much! Really appreciate the response

  • @stephenaseltinejr.3564

    what kind of setup do you have is that just a cb? or something more?

  • @ARDG89
    @ARDG89 Před rokem

    Cool, but what parts in south lower Michigan is available publicly?

  • @raroo296
    @raroo296 Před 3 lety +1

    Im confused with the campfires? The permit laws says we cant burn trees that are dead and have fallen? Is it really a big deal?

  • @rocknrobin4022
    @rocknrobin4022 Před 4 lety +1

    Now that's how you camp

  • @roman212
    @roman212 Před 3 lety +1

    Landgrid shows property ownership and is free, thats what i use

  • @tykenneth1
    @tykenneth1 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you need an orv tag to go out on the two tracks?

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 3 lety +2

      The rules are kind of funny. Not needed as long as any standard 2 wheel drive vehicle can navigate the 2 track then you don’t need one. But the minute you need to access your 4 wheel drive you need it.

    • @schultzoutdoors8799
      @schultzoutdoors8799 Před 3 lety +1

      @@WintersKamp That's not entirely accurate. As long as your vehicle is street licensed you do not need a sticker unless you plan on riding on a designated and signed orv route. You can find a list of routes and map on the Michigan DNR website.

    • @sheild1117
      @sheild1117 Před 7 měsíci

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@schultzoutdoors8799still not entirely accurate, you do not need an orv sticker for any licensed vehicle even if you’re on a designated orv route so long as that route is passable by any conventional 2wd drive vehicle, but once you have to use 4wd for any orv route, now your vehicle is considered to be an orv and is now required to have a sticker along with a trail permit for some reason, but that’s only if you’re traveling on orv routes that’s not passable with 2wd drive.

  • @emmaflores7463
    @emmaflores7463 Před rokem

    Anyone camping with a bike can use Komoot, part of it is free but their is a premium option that's about $60 a year

  • @charlangregg2900
    @charlangregg2900 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you, can’t afford camping fees, but love to do it. Is there anyone out there that’s traveling alone that would partner up on dispersed camping.

    • @desertlawgaming154
      @desertlawgaming154 Před 3 lety +1

      I’ll be a traveler here soon; going to manistee then empire area

    • @campfireaddict6417
      @campfireaddict6417 Před 3 lety +2

      ​@@desertlawgaming154 @DesertlawGaming 15 I am a southern Michigan boondocker out of necessity. I wish I knew more places that were ok with it. I've stayed at muddy fields, been chased out of places, stayed at Pilot Truck Stops, Waterloo Portage Lake for electricity but that's $20 a night unless you stay at a 50 amp then it's $25. Brighton is $25 and they have showers. I've stayed in WalMarts and Meijers parking lots; the TA's, Pilots, and Love's showers are $15.00 but the Exit 145 Truck Stop off I-94 are $5.00 and great (with towels). I've stayed with Boondocker's Welcome hosts which are great -- mostly free, electricity, water, and local info, but limited -- some "close" for the winter, some don't allow dogs, some have twisty driveways, some are just for one night, some offer nothing but a place to park (no electricity, no water) and I had one unfortunate situation where the host wouldn't answer the phone, texts, or messages to give me guidance to get there when I was so close so another night at WalMart, but by far Boondockers Welcome is a good resource. It got down into the teens but my Mr. Buddy heater kept me warm when there was no power. (I have a 15 pound propane tank with an adaptor to Mr. Buddy. Those little green cylinders are expensive!! Over $5 for one pound! Gas stations are around $20.00 for 15 pounds. Propane distributors are $10.00. Now I am talking about exchanging empty tank for full tank.) I've camped all over Michigan including the U.P. but right now I'm focusing on lower S.E. If anyone has info on more spots, let me know.

    • @charlangregg2900
      @charlangregg2900 Před 3 lety

      Hey I am in Sturgis going though the hollidays thanks for all imput how old are u was you born in Michigan text me back when u get time, would like to join camping sits. We go to Storms Bear capital. Once a year four wheeling a Blast! Charlie in Michigan P. S. My fathe4 and I always go to St. Igenes sorry spelling wrong! Great Memories in St. Ig!

    • @charlangregg2900
      @charlangregg2900 Před 3 lety

      My daughter ruined the trip to Manestee! Bummer!

    • @charlangregg2900
      @charlangregg2900 Před 3 lety

      Manestee I love can’t get enough of of her can’t wait would like some one to travel with that has there own money JS!

  • @nbacoy4076
    @nbacoy4076 Před 3 lety

    Looks like cedar river

  • @billhillybiker49
    @billhillybiker49 Před 3 lety +1

    Huron Manistee forest is Federal land and has different rules than State land...fyi

  • @mochiDOTtv
    @mochiDOTtv Před 4 lety +1

    does anybody know if dispersed camping is allowed during the michigan quarantine?

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety +1

      mochiTV according to the Michigan DNR site, dispersed camping is suspended till May 15th.

    • @SoloCampingAdventures
      @SoloCampingAdventures Před 4 lety +1

      @@WintersKamp do you know any dispersed camping 100 miles radius from Troy,Mi? TY

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety +1

      Solo Camping , near Pickney is some hike in dispersed camping.

    • @SoloCampingAdventures
      @SoloCampingAdventures Před 4 lety

      @@WintersKamp Can i fit there with my 12f popup? or hike only?

    • @AVisceralLife
      @AVisceralLife Před 3 lety +1

      @@SoloCampingAdventures You can disperse camp with a camper.

  • @jennym853
    @jennym853 Před 4 lety

    How much do permits cost?

    • @WintersKamp
      @WintersKamp  Před 4 lety +1

      Jenny Mortenson free. Just print them and you’re good to go.
      www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/PR4134_CampRegCard_383467_7.pdf

    • @susanshaver912
      @susanshaver912 Před 3 lety

      @@WintersKamp You can also stop by a DNR office and there are usually the document forms in a cubby outside their door.

  • @Thatguy-rs9sn
    @Thatguy-rs9sn Před 4 lety

    Hate to ask but doing a trip soon, please DM on where this was! Looking for spots like this!!

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 Před 2 lety

    Constructive criticism is that music sounds like a broken record!

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 Před 3 lety

    It’s not your fault

  • @kurtwise7356
    @kurtwise7356 Před měsícem

    Who in Michigan goes camping without a small chainsaw?

  • @mikemyers8897
    @mikemyers8897 Před měsícem

    No matter where you go the DNR will be there telling you that you can't be there . Dam Near Russians.

  • @henriklundqvist3092
    @henriklundqvist3092 Před 2 lety

    can u be any more exciting

  • @jimslater8212
    @jimslater8212 Před 3 měsíci

    thats why they are closing so many forrst roads. dispersed camping is illeagle and destroying so many places.