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First Time Camper?
The DNR's Got You Covered.

August 30, 2012       Leave a Comment
By: Josh Sharrow

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Have you always wanted to go camping, but never knew how? You and your family can now experience camping in Michigan's outdoors without the worry by taking advantage of the Department of Natural Resources' and Gander Mountain's First Time Campers Program. The cost is only $20.

Here is what your $20 will get you?

First Time Camper Informational Welcome Kit including help from a Park ranger to set up your camp. Two Nights of Camping Gear loaned to you by Gander Mountain which includes:

Tent
Tarp
Flashlight
Lantern
Stove
Hot dog /marshmallow cookers
Fishing poles

Here is how you participate.
1. Choose a date.
2. Choose one of the state parks or state recreation areas listed below.
3. Contact that park and ask the park supervisor to enroll you as a First Time Camper.

Participating Parks and Recreation Areas:

Algonac State Park - 810-765-5605
Baraga State Park - 906-353-6882
Bay City Recreation Area - 989-648-9141
Cheboygan State Park - 231-627-2811
Hartwick Pines State Park - 989-348-7068
Hoffmaster State Park - 231-798-3711
Holly Recreation Area - 248-634-8811
Interlochen State Park - 231-276-9511
Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park - 231-922-5270
Metamora-Hadley State Park - 810-797-4439
Muskegon State Park - 231-744-3480
Pinckney Recreation Area - 734-426-4913 (Sun-Thur nights Only)
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area - 248-666-1020
Port Crescent State Park - 989-738-8663
Silver Lake State Park - 231-873-3083
Sleeper State Park - 989-856-4411
Sterling State Park - 734-289-2715
Wilson State Park - 989-539-3021
Young State Park - 231-582-7523

Questions can be directed to Maia Stephens at 989-225-8573 or stephensm3@michigan.gov. A $10 Recreation Passport is required for entry into any Michigan state park or recreation area.

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Josh Sharrow
Sharrow is the Sales Manager, columnist, writer, coffee maker for O.J. Advertising and an on-air personality for 98 KCQ. More from Josh Sharrow

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