Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton Recreation Area · Site 18

Brighton, Bishop Lake

Checking
Checking MiDNR for Jul 4.

Thicket's read

Estimate, not yet checked
Some shadeExposedLevelGrass30A electric

Grassy site, a little shade, no privacy here. Level pad. Fine, nothing special.

Thicket's own read of the facts, the open geodata (USDA NAIP and elevation), and the publicly visible listing. It is an estimate, not a guarantee, and we don't re-host the reservation photo. Check the site number and dates on MiDNR before you book.

The specs

Hookups
30A electric
Site length
70 ft
Surface (MiDNR)
Grass
Shade (MiDNR)
Full sun
Site (MiDNR)
Level Site
Vehicles
2
At the site
fire pit, picnic table
Pets
Allowed
Close by
playground, water spigot

Facts from the MiDNR listing. Verify on MiDNR before you book.

The vibe

On Caroga LakeDark skies (Bortle ~4)Real sceneryWooded

Works for tent, hammock, RV, van.

Hanging a hammock?

Hammocks are fine in Michigan state parks. There's no rule against them. The rule is about the tree: use wide, tree-friendly straps, no nails or wire, and don't tear the bark. The state sets no strap or tree-size requirement, so when in doubt, ask the park. We'll point you at sites that likely have trees worth hanging from, but we can't see the trunks, so eyeball it on arrival.

From above

Aerial view of the Brighton Recreation Area camping areaThe camping area from above. USDA NAIP, public domain.

What's at this campground

RestroomsPlaygroundBeachBoat launch

Water access about 0.2 mi from the campground.

See it on Google Maps

Amenities and distances are from OpenStreetMap and are approximate. Google Maps opens in a new tab for camper photos of the campground.

Thicket is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Michigan DNR. The site's own photo lives on the official reservation system; we link out rather than re-host it.