Sleeper State Park is located in Caseville, Michigan at the tip of Michigan’s thumb. Caseville is most prominently known for its annual cheeseburger festival. While we weren’t there to celebrate the cheeseburger, we did enjoy our time at Sleeper State Park.
Consisting of 723 acres of forest, wetlands, dunes, and shoreline, Sleeper State Park is an excellent choice for campers and hikers alike. The modern campground offers electricity, mini cabins, modern restrooms, a playground, and sanitation stations. There is even a store with basic camping supplies down the road and on certain days, a food truck sets up at the campground.
There are 226 sites to choose from. Some of the sites are flat while others, like ours, have hills. This was changing for some RVs but isn’t an issue for tents.
Most of the sites have more than enough room available. We had extra space, even with a tent, screen room, and hammock.
In addition to the modern campground, there are four hiking trails within the park. Sleeper Candlestick Trail (0.63 miles), Sleeper Deer Run Trail (2 miles), Sleeper Huron Trail (0.2 miles), and Sleeper Old Dune Trail (0.65 miles). The trails are well-marked and provide an easy hike. Just remember to bring the mosquito repellent.
What We Liked
The large sites made it easier for a perfect and functional site setup.
Many of the sites would be excellent for hammock camping. Our site in particular was perfect for my hammock.
The picnic tables are set up for wheelchair accessibility.
The bathrooms were reasonably cleaned. However, the hand driers didn’t really work that well.
There was a pedestrian overpass bridge from the campground to the beach and picnic area across the road.
What We Didn’t Like
There wasn’t much we disliked about this campground. It was noisier than usual but we were situated next to two loud groups.
More Information
If you’re looking for a pretty spot in Michigan’s thumb, Sleeper State Park might be the place for you. For more information, visit Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails.