Old 02-23-17, 07:59 AM
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No clue where you are looking at, but yes, if you want to stay at snazzy campgrounds with electricity and showers and other goodies, you're likely to pay. Just because you have no intentions of using any of that, does not mean that most won't, nor does it mean you aren't using a spot that others who want those amenities would pay for.

That said, most Michigan state campgrounds offer segregated tenting areas that offer cheaper rates than those with hookups, with retained use of other facilities. Some also offer "rustic" camping, which is literally nothing but a grassy spot, campfire ring, and pit toilets. With the rare exception of popular campgrounds on holiday weekends, I've never seen those over $10 a night.

Also, again at least in Michigan, the National Forest lands have similar rustic campgrounds. Think they are generally a couple bucks more than the state ones, but hardly unreasonable: https://www.recreation.gov
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