Rifle River Recreation Area

Rifle River Recreation Area Come and Explore Rifle River Recreation Area.

We offer modern & rustic camping, hiking, swimming, hunting, rustic cabins, group camping, cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, picnic shelter, fishing pier, accessible kayak launch, and more.

The dump and fill station has been closed and will re-open next spring. Fresh water is available at park HQ to fill up ...
10/28/2025

The dump and fill station has been closed and will re-open next spring. Fresh water is available at park HQ to fill up your tanks. The bathroom/shower building is OPEN all year for registered campers.

Fall days in the park are the best🍂🍁
10/21/2025

Fall days in the park are the best🍂🍁

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified vendor to provide watercraft and bike rental concession servi...
10/10/2025

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified vendor to provide watercraft and bike rental concession services at Rifle River Recreation Area, beginning with the 2026 season. The qualified vendor will be required to provide all equipment, personnel, and product required for the concession.
Interested parties may obtain a bid packet at www.michigan.gov/StateParkConcessions. Contact the Park Supervisor at (989) 473-2258 for additional information. Bids are due December 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

A couple of really cool shots from park employees Mike and Taite last night!
08/08/2025

A couple of really cool shots from park employees Mike and Taite last night!

Rifle River is one of a handful of state parks participating in this quieter camp experience for veterans, pet owners an...
07/02/2025

Rifle River is one of a handful of state parks participating in this quieter camp experience for veterans, pet owners and other visitors over the 4th of July.

Construction is complete at Grousehaven (modern) campground and will open on June 15, 2025.
06/12/2025

Construction is complete at Grousehaven (modern) campground and will open on June 15, 2025.

Free state park entry this weekend
06/05/2025

Free state park entry this weekend

Work doesn’t stop when it snows (and snows and snows). Rangers Darin and Mike decided to take the sleds out today to go ...
02/14/2025

Work doesn’t stop when it snows (and snows and snows). Rangers Darin and Mike decided to take the sleds out today to go clean cabins. More snow in the forecast for this weekend☃️ The park is so peaceful and still on these cold winter days.

02/09/2025

Great day to hit the ski trails

When you take a drive through the park at sunrise.
11/04/2024

When you take a drive through the park at sunrise.

Address

2550 Rose City Road
Lupton, MI
48635

Telephone

+19894732258

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