Krystal Lake Campground

One of the easiest aspects of a Michigan camping adventure is finding forests, lakes, beaches, parks, and recreation areas. Getting outside in this nature-centric state is simple, no matter the time of year. Bay City State Park in nearby Bay City is a fabulous place to check out first. It provides excellent opportunities to see the shores of Lake Huron. Fishing, kayaking, boating, and swimming in the park’s lagoon or Lake Huron are great ways to make the most of your time, and camping out near the beach is also an option. Guests may go birdwatching, hunting, and hiking as well.

On the tip of Michigan’s “thumb,” two popular state parks await. Port Crescent State Park is a known Dark Sky Preserve, essentially meaning that it has little light pollution, making it an ideal place to see the stars shine brightly. Hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, and camping can be done at either Port Crescent State Park, or its sister park right down the road, Sleeper State Park. Additionally, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing allows guests to enjoy scenic views of Lake Huron even in the frigid wintertime.

Huron-Manistee National Forest is really two separate federally managed forests paired together, despite being in different parts of the state. Manistee National Forest is closer to Lake Michigan, while Huron National Forest is located a bit north of Bay City closer by. Here you can bring your RV rental and camp in of its rustic campgrounds within the forest. During the day, hike through lush forest groves, alongside raging rivers, over trickling creeks, up lofty mountains, and to hidden waterfalls. Over 400,000 acres comprise the forest, so you will have more than enough space to explore when you head here with the Vassar motorhome rental.

Krystal Lake Campground is situated in Vassar, a small town not exactly ideal for sightseeing. A short drive to Saginaw might be best for those hoping to take a break from the outdoors, with fine dining, notable attractions, and historic sites. The elegant Castle Museum is an impressive sight to behold, with its spectacular architectural style and a whole host of treasures inside. This amazing history museum delves into the complex past of Saginaw, from its ancient archaeological sites to the lumber industry that put it on the map. With three floors, it takes a few hours to see everything in this fascinating space.

Art lovers can visit the fantastic art museum in downtown Saginaw called the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, with over 2,000 pieces of art created over the famed sculptures storied 70-year career. Both the inside and outside of this exceptional museum showcases monuments, fountains, sculptures, and paintings created by Fredericks, who called the area home.

Children absolutely adore the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, so bring the kids along for a day of fun, learning, and adventure. They can dig for fossils and learn about extinct animals, see penguins or bald eagles, observe meerkats, or take a train ride around the small zoo.

Most of the cities surrounding Vassar, Michigan, have some neat things to check out, so gear up for some exciting times when you go camping at Krystal Lake Campground.