The top two things you probably look for when trying to get away from it all are somewhere remote and beautiful. Well, this remote campground in Michigan fits the bill perfectly. Seney Township Campground in Seney, Michigan (home to a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall) offers the chance to escape reality and get as close to nature as possible.
There are different levels of camping, from glamping, where it's almost like you're staying in a hotel room, to rustic, where you're pitching a tent in the great outdoors with few of the comforts of home. Seney Township Campground falls squarely in the "rustic" category.
At this remote campground in Michigan, there are 15 modern campsites that come equipped with electricity so that you can hook up your RV for whichever modern amenities you wish to use. If you're looking for something a bit more rustic, Seney Township Campground has an additional 10 sites available for tents.
All campsites at this campground in the heart of nature are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Adding to the old-school feel of this remote Michigan campground is the fact that each guest pays their rental fee on the honor system. Guests simply leave their money in an envelope in the drop box.
While there are no water hookups at this remote campground in Michigan, there are electric hookups for your RVs, as well as a nearby spring with fresh drinking water.
Here's a hot tip we've learned: buy some firewood on your way to your overnight stay at the Seney Township Campground. The campground has fire rings available for use, which just add to the overall cozy aesthetic.
This secluded Michigan campground offers the perfect opportunity to get away from the stressors of the modern world.
Guests can use this simple artesian well for clean drinking water and to fill up jugs for the rest of their trip. The spring is free-flowing and redirects any overflow into a small stream.
Even if you're not planning to stay overnight, the Seney Township Campground is worth the visit. It's far enough from the main drag to allow guests the opportunity to truly bask in the peacefulness of nature.
This quiet, clean campground is located on the banks of the Fox River, which we hear is excellent for trout fishing.
In fact, as of this writing, three current state record fish have been caught in the Fox River: Striped bass, Shortnose gar, and Northern hogsucker. Maybe you can add another state record to the list on your visit!
Fishermen aren't the only folks who love to visit the Fox River (or this remote Michigan campground.) Rumor has it that Ernest Hemingway, author of classic novels such as "The Old Man and the Sea", spent a week camping along the river in 1919. Hemingway then used his week-long fishing trip as inspiration for the 1924 novel "Big Two-Hearted River".
With all the gorgeous nature that surrounds you at Seney Township Campground, we wouldn't be surprised if one of y'all got inspired to write the next great American novel on your visit.
Oh, and in case you're one of those folks who likes to know the bathroom situation... this remote campground in Michigan has four vault-style toilets, which previous visitors say are extremely clean and tidy.
Remember how we said the Fox River was good for fishing? Well, that means that the Seney Township Campground is good for eating, too.
Use the provided grills to concoct one of the freshest fish fries you've ever eaten!
If you're not one of those who wants to gut and clean a fish for a meal, don't worry, there are some excellent restaurants just a short drive away from this remote Michigan campground. Don't sleep on the Bear Trap Inn, considered to be one of the best rural restaurants in Michigan.
If you choose to make the trek to the Seney Township Campground for an overnight stay without an RV, here's a tent that comes highly recommended.
Have you stayed at a remote Michigan campground you'd like to tell us about? Share it in the comments!
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