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  Located in the heartland of Michigan, the "Micropolitan" area of Midland offers vacationers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Tent camping, RV parks and rustic cabins are available for year-round camping. Seasonal activities await in hiking trails, backpacking, fishing, boating, whitewater kayaking and canoeing, skiing and snowboarding.
  
  

Valley Plaza Resort RV Park

• Valley Plaza RV Park in Midland is located near recreational outdoor activities. Fishing at Brine Pond No. 6 and the Labozinski Drain are located along the Center Fireline Trail. It is also close to Dow Chemical and Dow Corning headquarters. Park your RV and hike along the Guernsey Creek Tail. Wet a line along the way to Sandy Ridge Golf Course. The park has 77 full-hookup sites that include cable television, with pull-through sites available.
  
  Valley Plaza Resort RV Park
  5217 Bay St. Rd.
  Midland , MI 48642
  800-262-0006
  valleyplazaresort.com/rvpark.cfm
  
  

River Ridge Campgrounds

• This campground is located in Breckenridge, 10 miles from Midland. Amenities include a heated pool and hot tub and a camp store. The campground has 150 sites, with electric, water and sewer hookups available. There are two rustic cabins (up to five people) at River Ridge. Nearby attractions include the Soaring Eagle Casino, Midland Arts Center, Chippewa Nature Center and the Automotive Hall of Fame.
  
  River Ridge Campgrounds
  1989 W. Pine River Rd.
  Breckenridge, MI 48614
  800-647-2267
  riverridgecampgroundsmi.com
  
  

Lake of Dreams Campgrounds

• Lake of Dreams Campground is about four miles from Midland. It accommodates RV, pop-up and tent campers. Located on 77 acres, Lake of Dreams has 151 campsites, with at least half offering water and electricity, and four acres of sandy beaches. The campground offers swimming, paddle boating, hiking, biking, hayrides, two fishing ponds with free catch and release. All campsites have a picnic table and a fire ring.
  
  Lake of Dreams Campground
  1000 South Fenmore Road
  Merrill, MI 48637
  989-643-0403
  lakeofdreamscampground.com