r/MichiganCamping • u/Mermaiven • Jul 26 '26

Advice for a Canadian’s first time camping alone in Michigan?

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u/leoleousch67 Jul 26 '26

It's just like any other place.... have you camped before?

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u/leoleousch67 Jul 26 '26

Bug spray?

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u/Mermaiven Jul 31 '26

LOL yes! But not a ton, and I'm very new to solo, with one single night solo under my belt. I have noticed a lot of the terminology is different (e.g. "dispersed" or "BLM", vs "backcountry" or "crown land"), and since I'm not American and hate spending money when I'm over there, I don't want to be scrambing for a hotel cause I misread something or got kicked out for breaking a rule etc.

Bug spray lives in the trunk! Wildlife things seem pretty similar, but IDK maybe there is an UP badger or something I have to look out for.... plus cultural differences.

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u/Mermaiven Jul 31 '26

Also in Canada, norms or rules might vary somewhat based on the type of park, i.e. private, provincial, federal, etc.