East Chickenbone Campground
East Chickenbone Campground is a national park campground in Michigan. The published nightly fee is $25.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 48.07344, -88.69426
- Nightly fee
- $25
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/camping.htm
- Phone
- 9064820984
Amenities
- Potable water (Water; but not potable)
- Toilets (Composting Toilets - seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Chickenbone Campground
An inland campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Trail. No boater access. Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. Be aware that the campground is not on the shoreline - West Chickenbone Campground is more accessible for watercraft. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chickenbone Lake Campground | Free campsite | 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| McCargoe Cove Campground | National park campground | 1.2 mi | $25 | — |
| Lake Richie Campground | National park campground | 1.6 mi | $25 | — |
| West Chickenbone Campground | National park campground | 1.6 mi | $25 | — |
| Lake Richie Canoe Campground | National park campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Moskey Basin Campground | National park campground | 2.4 mi | $25 | — |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.