Rifle River Recreation Area

Category: State park

Address: 2550 Rose City Rd, Lupton, MI 48635, USA

Phone: +19894732258

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Matt Hammond

Aug 5, 2022

One of my favorite places, you can stay here for a week and never run out of things to do. Lots of trails to bike from easy to difficult, two track roads, rivers to kayak, warm clean lake to swim and Paddle Board in. Several rustic campgrounds with lots of space between sites, and one modern campground with 80 sites.

ron berry

Jun 7, 2022

I mountain bike at Rifle river. Northern section is more challenging but only really technical in one or two spots. Southern loop is flat and fast. Problems with flooding this year. The flooding can be bypassed from the south by riding north of the bridge about a mile and a half and jumping on at the Spruce campground spur. From the north jump on the Spruce spur and ride the road to the swinging bridge. The flooding is not very extensive but it is not rideable.

west londo

Apr 13, 2022

Superb State Park and recreation area. You have to visit this park to appreciate the great outdoors.

Kelly Hyer

May 14, 2021

Beautiful park with a great campground. Our site with the lake view was perfect. Night sky was magnificent. Too cold to swim yet so we will definitely be back. Looks like brand new asphalt for 2021.

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Questions & Answers

Is this a Modern or rustic campground? The map on the website is not very clear

Pallavi Handa | Jul 30, 2021
Derek | Jul 31, 2021

There are both available

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Do they have a dog run there

Tanya Haskin | Apr 26, 2020
Gaylegwizdala Gwizdala | Apr 27, 2020

They have plenty of trails.They have a new trail map available for the campground.

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Can you ride atv

David Oliver | Apr 26, 2020
Tom Meerschaert | Apr 27, 2020

Not in a state park.

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Is there a canoe rental inside the park? Or closest to the park?

Dawn | Apr 26, 2020
Bruce Seiler | Apr 27, 2020

Yes. It is located across from the Ranger Station.

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Are there sites available for the spring turkey hunter

David Claerhout | Apr 27, 2019
S Mielke | Apr 28, 2019

The park is open all year. Check online for available sites, but it's very likely that some would be open. Not sure we've ever seen turkeys there.

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Is there a day picnic area and a place to swim?

Ann Drier | Apr 27, 2019
Automaster23 | Apr 28, 2019

Yes the beach area at Grousehaven lake would be the best spot.

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Is the river cleaned up from last year? Went down it and there was a lot of downed trees.

Scott Schmidt | Apr 27, 2019
Jonathan Heaton | Apr 28, 2019

If the DNR have the same rules as the last few years no probably not maybe further down outside of the park.

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Wondering if there is still a place in the area to rent a kayak? Did the river last year, many downed trees and limbs in the way. Wondering if anyone knows if it's been cleaned up?

Julie Carlson | Apr 27, 2019
Richard Darbyshire | Apr 28, 2019

Last year when we went down in our own kayak there were three spots we ported our boats over or around the timber. It was actually fun and challenging. It is clear now in july 2018

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is the river clear of deadfall thru the whole park

Paul Loiselle | Aug 29, 2021
Linda Lamont | Aug 30, 2021

Beautiful park. River appears clear. We have not kayak ed it but friends have. Take out is on Sage Lake Rd. If your thinking of that. Camping lakes are great. Clean water and warm.

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Do I have to have a reservation or can I show up and get a campsite?

Susan Smith | Aug 29, 2021
Cyndi Beckley | Aug 30, 2021

Depends on when you come, but I'd make reservations. Most campgrounds are full.

Do they have a dump station for RV's?

Greg Szczesny | Jul 30, 2021
Scott DeZess | Jul 31, 2021

Yes, Rifle River Recreation area has a dump station

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Does anyone out there know if you can camp at the Spruce or Devoe Lake campgrounds in the winter or are you only allowed to stay at the Grousehaven modern sites? I can't get a hold of anyone at the park phone #

Jeff Richards | Apr 26, 2021
Dillon Sacra | Apr 27, 2021

Only grousehaven is available for winter stays. They don't plow to the other sites.

If we stop in on the way home while towing a camper is there a place to park it while we go hiking

Arlene Barton | Apr 26, 2021
Lisa Thompson | Apr 27, 2021

They don't really have a parking lot for that not with a camper.

Do you have water and electric

Cathy Jones | Apr 26, 2021
Freefallun | Apr 27, 2021

What David said, when you call just tell them you need electric. The water was only a campsite away from us. Great campground!

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Can you rent Kayaks there

Patrick Kurilla | Apr 26, 2021
Johnny .s | Apr 27, 2021

there is a company that does rent the

Can you rent Kayaks there and Camp there

Patrick Kurilla | Apr 26, 2021
Mary B | Apr 27, 2021

There is camping, but I think you have to rent from a livery who puts in and out there.

Whats the rules on metal detecting there?

Robert Svoboda | Apr 26, 2020
Gaylegwizdala Gwizdala | Apr 27, 2020

I dont think they have any regulations

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are there places to sled?

Mike Jeffreys | Apr 26, 2020
Gaylegwizdala Gwizdala | Apr 27, 2020

They have something going on this weekend on Saturday from noon till two.Might want to check out their web page

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Can I bring a golf cart? My parents are elderly and we are staying in rustic.

Scott Stevenson | Apr 26, 2020
J Chrivia | Apr 27, 2020

I've seen them okay with it when the circumstances are for traveling purposes instead of fun

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Can you bring wood into the campground or do you have to buy it there?

Laurie Chick | Apr 26, 2020
Daniel Eddy | Apr 27, 2020

Follow Michigan DNR regulations. It has to come from a local area. You are also welcome to cut up any deadfall in the park. And the vast scenic roads and trails provide an ample supply.

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Are you allowed to ride 4 wheelers

Samantha White | Apr 26, 2020
S.N.R | Apr 27, 2020

No you can't

Does the riffel river camping sites have benches?

itz Shadow | Apr 26, 2020
Jams Srebnack | Apr 27, 2020

Yes benches at the full-service Campground but not at the primitive campsites

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What the area of the park

Robert Pierpoint | Apr 27, 2019
Johnny B. Goode | Apr 28, 2019

It's huge. Been going there my whole life

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Can you bring fire wood from home?

Backwards Outdoors | Apr 27, 2019
PoohBear Samurai | Apr 28, 2019

No, the state prohibits transporting wood to any State Park, unless bought at the park, or local approved vendor. You can check with the park when you check in where those are. Besides, its good practice not to. Even if you think your wood is bug free, you could be bringing in invasive species that could harm the local ecosystem. Local firewood is always easy to find, and not expensive. And you help the local economy.

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Are dogs allowed?

Angie | Apr 27, 2019
Brian Lusher | Apr 28, 2019

Dogs are allowed at all state parks, but on a leash unless otherwise posted. (Dog friendly beachs)

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Can you bring in fire wood?

Backwards Outdoors | Apr 27, 2019
Karen Bishop | Apr 28, 2019

Yes .its the best way if you have it.bring a tarp in case it rains

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How much is the fee to stay here and do you need a reservation?

M'ree 2001 | Apr 27, 2019
Richard Darbyshire | Apr 28, 2019

There are plenty of space in the rustic campground and i have never had a problem with sure but it is a busy at the end of July. My brother made my reservation so i do not know the cost

Or do it on line?

karen radjewski | Apr 27, 2018
bruno fabbri | Apr 28, 2018

Online is fine and then you can print it

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Can I make a reservation now for June?

karen radjewski | Apr 27, 2018
kay kirkey | Apr 28, 2018

A.S.A.P this park fills up fast in the summer.

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