in Upper Peninsula State Parks
Rent-A-Tent
Michigan Upper Peninsula State Parks have Rent-A-Tents
available in 7 parks for your pleasure and convenience. Although the
Rent-A-Tent program is available to everyone, the program is designed
for people with little or no camping experience. Tents are set up
within the campground and are limited to a single family, or a group
of four unrelated people.
Rent-A-Tipi
Rent-A-Tipi is a new addition to the Rent-A-Tent program. The
camper is given a chance to try a different camping style and
setting. The tipi's are authentic tribal replicas and are available
to rent in 3 U.P. state parks.
You must bring bedding, cookware and tableware, water jug, rain gear, first aid kit, lanterns, flashlights, insect repellent and if you have one, a portable stove.
When you arrive at the park your tent or tipi will be erected on a wooden platform. They are equipped with two folding cots, two foam pads, a broom and a picnic table. A propane stove, lantern and ice chest may be rented for an additional $3 per night. A $20 deposit may be required by the park to rent the additional equipment. So we suggest that you check with the park prior to your arrival.
PARKS HAVING THE RENT-A-TENT OR TIPI PROGRAM.
Baraga State Park M-203 Hancock. MI 49930. (906) 482-0278 - Tipi
Bewabic State Park M-203, Hancock, MI 49930. (906) 482-0278 - Tent/Tipi
Brimley State Park Route 1, Box 202, Brimley, MI 49715. (906) 248-3422 - Tent
Indian Lake State Park Route 2, Box 2500, Manistique, MI 49854. (906) 341-2355 Tent/Tipi
Lake Gogebic State Park 599 M-107, Ontonagon, MI 49953. (906) 885-5275 - Tent
McLain State Park M-203 Hancock, MI 49930. (906) 482-0278 - Tent
Van Riper State Park P.O. Box 66, Champion, MI 49814. (906) 339-4461-Tent
Applications
1. Call or visit the park to check if tipis or tents are
available for your visit.
2. If you phone to make a reservation, fill out an application and send the application and total camping fee to the park. (Remember to include the rental fee for equipment, if you are going to need it.)
3. You may also send the application direct, but we don't recommend it, please call the park and confirm your reservation.
Cancellations
If you are unable to use your reservation, notify the
appropriate park office. You must notify the park at least 24 hours
before your reserved date to receive a full refund. If the
cancellation is received less than 24 hours prior to your expected
arrival, one night camping fee will be deducted from the refund. If
the park is not notified until after the first reserved night, the
camping fee for that night, plus the fee for each previous reserved
night will be deducted from the refund.
Tent/Tipi Etiquette
Please help keep these tents/tipis clean and attractive.
Please dispose of trash properly. The park staff may remove any
individual or party who is in violation of state park rules and
regulations. If there is no damage to state property by an evicted
group, a cancellation fee will be deducted from a refund for unused
time.
Regulations
1. Dogs or other pets are not permitted in tents.
2. All motor vehicles require a state park motor vehicle permit
3. Park all vehicles in designated areas.
4. Applications to a party are limited to no more than 15 nights at any park.
5. Tent/tipi occupants are required to adhere to state park regulations and are liable for damages.
Call the individual state park to reserve a tent or tipi.
Please feel free to call or write for further information on Rent~A-Tents/Rent-A-Tipis or any of the other programs about Michigan state parks.
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