About us
Hello and welcome to my group.
My name is Jim and I have been camping for many years both in a tent as well a pop up and now currently a A-frame camper.
I am starting this new Meetup group in hopes of bringing people whom love to camp together to be able to see events that they may be interested in joining or listing events themself that they would like to invite others to sign up for.
(Contact me if you would like to list an event for others to join)
While this groups name describes the location of the area I am guessing most people will be in that find this group and camp in, it in now way limits the group to listing events only in the SW Michigan area as we may list events within the whole state, maybe even in other states.
This group will be open to any one of legal age to sign up for a camping site at the designated campground the group may be attending.
Adults are welcome to bring children to any event unless noted as an "Adults Only" event not appropriate for children.
This group is open to all whom have a - hammock, car, tent, pop up, trailer, camper van, motorhome or semi-trailer combo or whatever else you camp in.
All interested parties joining this group will be asked to follow all local, state and federal rules and regulations / laws as well as any posted by the campgrounds we may be staying in.
The organizer(s) is/are only organizing the event to gather others and anything extra they wish to note for activities posted to the event or in updates.
You are generally free to do what you wish ( within the rules / laws that apply per above ) and are not required to do anything that you do not wish to partake in if events are planned.
You are responsible for your own actions and safety at each event.
Members and guests not able to follow the meetup rules or local-state or federal laws will be banned from the group and no refunds / concessions will be given.
Upcoming events
8
August Camping trip ( day 1 of 4 )
W.M. Mitchell state park campground, 6093 E M 115, Cadillac, MI, USWhat:
August camping:
Geo caching, hiking, biking, Ham Radio -Day 1 of 4When:
Sunday, August 30th 2026 - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026Where:
Location shown to members only.What time:
Check in is at: 3:00 p.m. on your first day.
Check out time is 1:00 p.m. on your last day.You are welcome to arrive when you are able to either before
Friday or when you can get there.Costs:
Sites are $40.00-$50.00 a night depending upon what site you have.
Park Link:
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=474&type=SPRKReservations Site:
https://midnrreservations.com/Park RULES:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/rulesMichigan DNR Questions link:
https://midnrreservations.com/faq
Dates and Rates chart for all the Michigan State Park Campgrounds:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/Rates/StateParkCampgroundOpDatesRates24.pdf?rev=3ca74000f0e34910aaa5c9be1788fd07&hash=E8C9B486FBE80F88C07793F0090E9B3FDETAILS:
This camping trip I will be doing some hiking, biking, GeoCaching, working ham radio doing POTA and chillin by the fire in the evening.Everyone is welcome to get a site and camp and join me or plan to stop by and go on an adventure or have a hot dog over the fire.
***NOTES***
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS EVENT ON THE MICHIGAN STATE PARKS RESERVATION SITE !Our lot numbers will be given to those that are members of the group and are interested in signing up for the event.
I will adjust the count of those attending from my circle of friends not in Meetup so you will see the representation of how many are going to this event - not including guests as I may not know everyone that others are bringing.
I am hoping for great weather and fun to be had by all.
Questions, please ask.
2 attendeesAugust Camping trip ( day 2 of 4 )
W.M. Mitchell state park campground, 6093 E M 115, Cadillac, MI, USWhat:
August camping:
Geo caching, hiking, biking, Ham Radio and star gazing -Day 2 of 4When:
Sunday, August 30th 2026 - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026Where:
Location shown to members only.What time:
Check in is at: 3:00 p.m. on your first day.
Check out time is 1:00 p.m. on your last day.You are welcome to arrive when you are able to either before
Friday or when you can get there.Costs:
Sites are $40.00-$50.00 a night depending upon what site you have.
Park Link:
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=474&type=SPRKReservations Site:
https://midnrreservations.com/Park RULES:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/rulesMichigan DNR Questions link:
https://midnrreservations.com/faq
Dates and Rates chart for all the Michigan State Park Campgrounds:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/Rates/StateParkCampgroundOpDatesRates24.pdf?rev=3ca74000f0e34910aaa5c9be1788fd07&hash=E8C9B486FBE80F88C07793F0090E9B3FDETAILS:
This camping trip I will be doing some hiking, biking, GeoCaching, working ham radio doing POTA and chillin by the fire in the evening.Everyone is welcome to get a site and camp and join me or plan to stop by and go on an adventure or have a hot dog over the fire.
***NOTES***
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS EVENT ON THE MICHIGAN STATE PARKS RESERVATION SITE !Our lot numbers will be given to those that are members of the group and are interested in signing up for the event.
I will adjust the count of those attending from my circle of friends not in Meetup so you will see the representation of how many are going to this event - not including guests as I may not know everyone that others are bringing.
I am hoping for great weather and fun to be had by all.
Questions, please ask.
2 attendeesAugust Camping trip ( day 3 of 4 )
W.M. Mitchell state park campground, 6093 E M 115, Cadillac, MI, USWhat:
August camping:
Geo caching, hiking, biking, Ham Radio -Day 3 of 4When:
Sunday, August 30th 2026 - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026Where:
Location shown to members only.What time:
Check in is at: 3:00 p.m. on your first day.
Check out time is 1:00 p.m. on your last day.You are welcome to arrive when you are able to either before
Friday or when you can get there.Costs:
Sites are $40.00-$50.00 a night depending upon what site you have.
Park Link:
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=474&type=SPRKReservations Site:
https://midnrreservations.com/Park RULES:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/rulesMichigan DNR Questions link:
https://midnrreservations.com/faq
Dates and Rates chart for all the Michigan State Park Campgrounds:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/Rates/StateParkCampgroundOpDatesRates24.pdf?rev=3ca74000f0e34910aaa5c9be1788fd07&hash=E8C9B486FBE80F88C07793F0090E9B3FDETAILS:
This camping trip I will be doing some hiking, biking, GeoCaching, working ham radio doing POTA and chillin by the fire in the evening.Everyone is welcome to get a site and camp and join me or plan to stop by and go on an adventure or have a hot dog over the fire.
***NOTES***
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS EVENT ON THE MICHIGAN STATE PARKS RESERVATION SITE !Our lot numbers will be given to those that are members of the group and are interested in signing up for the event.
I will adjust the count of those attending from my circle of friends not in Meetup so you will see the representation of how many are going to this event - not including guests as I may not know everyone that others are bringing.
I am hoping for great weather and fun to be had by all.
Questions, please ask.
2 attendeesAugust Camping trip ( day 4 of 4 )
W.M. Mitchell state park campground, 6093 E M 115, Cadillac, MI, USWhat:
August camping:
Geo caching, hiking, biking, Ham Radio -Day 4 of 4When:
Sunday, August 30th 2026 - Wednesday, September 2nd 2026Where:
Location shown to members only.What time:
Check in is at: 3:00 p.m. on your first day.
Check out time is 1:00 p.m. on your last day.You are welcome to arrive when you are able to either before
Friday or when you can get there.Costs:
Sites are $40.00-$50.00 a night depending upon what site you have.
Park Link:
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=474&type=SPRKReservations Site:
https://midnrreservations.com/Park RULES:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/rulesMichigan DNR Questions link:
https://midnrreservations.com/faq
Dates and Rates chart for all the Michigan State Park Campgrounds:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/Rates/StateParkCampgroundOpDatesRates24.pdf?rev=3ca74000f0e34910aaa5c9be1788fd07&hash=E8C9B486FBE80F88C07793F0090E9B3FDETAILS:
This camping trip I will be doing some hiking, biking, GeoCaching, working ham radio doing POTA and chillin by the fire in the evening.Everyone is welcome to get a site and camp and join me or plan to stop by and go on an adventure or have a hot dog over the fire.
***NOTES***
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS EVENT ON THE MICHIGAN STATE PARKS RESERVATION SITE !Our lot numbers will be given to those that are members of the group and are interested in signing up for the event.
I will adjust the count of those attending from my circle of friends not in Meetup so you will see the representation of how many are going to this event - not including guests as I may not know everyone that others are bringing.
I am hoping for great weather and fun to be had by all.
Questions, please ask.
2 attendees
Past events
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