State Forest · Michigan
Detour State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 21
- Hookups
- 21 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to November 1
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 906-297-5947
About
Experience the beauty of Lake Huron at this rustic shoreline campground. Offering 21 sites for tents and small trailers, including three spacious sites capable of accommodating 40-foot vehicles/trailers.
The campground is located 5 miles west of DeTour via M-134.
21 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Closed November 1 to May 1. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Brimley State Park (906-297-5947).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 17° | -10° | 37° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 15° | -9° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 25° | 5° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 33° | 13° | 54° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 42° | 33° | 61° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 59° | 52° | 42° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 62° | 56° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 63° | 57° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 58° | 50° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 46° | 34° | 65° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 35° | 14° | 58° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 26° | 0° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-17. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.