How old do you have to be in order to get a camping permit in MI?

There are no minimum camping ages at any National Park or National Forest, but there may be local curfew laws, and private campgrounds will usually have a minimum age of 18 or 21. If you want to stay at the Ludginton state park, you should contact them directly and ask: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=468 My guess is that you will be fine. I know in Michigan it it perfectly legal for a 17 year old to run around with a gun in state park for hunting without being accompanied by an adult. I assume if they think you are responsible enough to handle a gun by yourself that you can be trusted with a tent. Edit: I just did a little digging. According to the Michigan DNR website, a person must me 17 years old to register for a campsite, but it does not specify that the 17 year old must stay at the site. http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_10883-40696--,00.html In other words, you are fine to register and stay there along.

Wow I really can't help too much.But you're younger than me so maybe you can figure it out. I would start here http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_10883---,00.html