Moose Rapids Campground

A Welcoming Gem for Budget Travelers in Republic After discovering that many state land trails and even primitive campsites now charge fees, finding this spot was a truly amazing surprise. I really appreciate the city of Republic for offering such a safe, clean, and beautiful place for budget-conscious travelers to camp. The road into the campground is a bit rough, but any vehicle can handle it if you take your time and pay attention. In fact, the gravel road is actually in better shape than the paved one leading in. Just relax and enjoy the drive, knowing a lovely campground awaits. When I visited in early August, there were plenty of open campsites, but they were first-come, first-served, so keep that in mind. You'll find a donation box halfway around the loop; if you can, please leave a

Moose Rapids. Alot could be said about this place. The fact it's down a long road in the middle of nowhere. To the point you think it doesn't exist. But continue forward and you'll find it. It's a place you can donate to stay, but don't have to. (Highly recommended you do!) Just make sure you keep it cleaner than when you arrived. As to respect the hard working people who care for this piece of heaven. Reasons to camp here. You're surrounded by nature at its finest. Where you'll feel connected to the world around you once again. To remind yourself of what the world has given us. Looking for somewhere beautiful, quiet, and peaceful. This spot is perfect. Perfect for camping by the fire and breathing in smog-free air. While roasting marshmallows with your family or friends. Swimming in th

My best friend and I stopped here for a few days and it was beautiful! It's free unless you want to make a $5 donation, the bathrooms are pretty decent, and the scenery is beautiful! We didn't see any moose or bears, but there was still plenty of wildlife. There were a ton of deer/horse flies that were kind of annoying but with enough bug spray and citronella candles they weren't too bad to deal with.

Always a peaceful escape. Love watching the wildlife, we have seen moose, bear, geese, swans, beaver, and deer all from our campsite. The kids love being able to both swim and fish in the river.

Nature and Beauty These pictures were taken just north of the campgrounds along the Michigame River. One of my favorite kayaking rivers. Members of my family saw moose on our last trip.