About the Camp
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Northern Michigan FurCamp is a locally-run camping mini-con, promoting the protection of the natural world. We strive to create a positive, accepting, and freeing space where furries can kick up their paws and relax. We hope our attendees can socialize, tell stories around the campfire, swim, play games, geek out, and most importantly, have a good time. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our group to congregate, make friends, have fun, and learn about the ecosystem and its inhabitants. All extra funds get donated to a wildlife charity of our choice: the Skegemog Raptor Center! See the charity page under the information tab for more info.
Site Ammenities
By attending, you get access to ALL amenities listed below! We have a whole summer camp rented to ourselves. This includes private buildings, pavillions, recreation, and more.
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Camping Area
This is the main draw of the Northern Michigan FurCamp! We have two private camping areas for everyone to stay at.
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Hiking Trails
Situated directly in a national forest, there are lots of hiking trails directly on the camp grounds and nearby. Look online to explore these trails!
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Swimming Area
Northern Michigan FurCamp is right off of Lake Michigan! Go swimming or look for petoskeys. The water will be chilly!
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Scenic Areas
The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is a total of 3,500 acres, and we are right in the middle of it! The dunes are perfect for scenic photos.
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Amphitheater
This is a public venue used for entertainment and performances. This is free for public use, including for non-attendees.
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Fishing, Biking, and More!
As long as you have a valid Michigan fishing license, you are free to fish! There are also lots of trails for hiking, backpacking, picnicking, etc.
*Meow* Food! *Meow*
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Food will not be provided so please make sure to bring yourself food for the weekend!
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Please bring a cooler to store all cold foods in. At night, make sure all food is put away either in the bear box, tents, or cars. We don't want any critter mishaps (like that raccoon that ate a whole stick of butter and a loaf of bread back in 2023).
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All food will be cooked over fires, just like in previous years! You are free to bring whatever tools you would like to aid in cooking. There are two fire rings that you may cook your food over. Gas stoves are allowed.