Campgrounds in Sterling, Michigan

Sterling, Michigan is located in East Michigan several miles inland from Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The town is a small, rural community, but the Rifle River, which runs just north of Sterling, is a popular tourist destination for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and camping. Sterling is also located near Gladwin State Forest lands.
  1. White's Canoe Livery

    • White's Canoe Livery is more than just a canoe rental facility along the Rifle River. White's offers camping for RVs, tents, and campers at the main campground location. For guests taking two- and three-day canoe trips, Greenwood Campground and Pipeline Campground offer tent sites. The main campground is the largest and most modern, with showers, restrooms, laundry, and a dump station for RVs. There are rustic sites available for those looking to rough it. Recreational activities at the main campground include hiking trails, playground equipment, a ball diamond, volleyball and basketball courts, and horseshoe pits. Greenwood Campground has basic amenities like firewood, bathrooms, and picnic tables. Pipeline is more rustic, but still has toilets and water.

      White's Canoe Livery
      400 Old M-70 Route #1
      Sterling, MI 48659
      989-654-2654
      whitescanoe.com

    Rifle River Campground and Canoe Livery

    • Rifle River Campground is situated along the Rifle River, with 88 total sites; 26 of the campsites are riverfront. Some sites have water and electricity, while others are rustic. Rifle River Campground offers large, wooded lots as well as grassy lots. There are no full hookup sites for RVs, but there is a dump station available. The camp store sells just about everything a camper might need, including beverages and beer. Restrooms, showers, and a laundromat are available for camper convenience. Firewood must be purchased at the campground to avoid spreading invasive insects. Rifle River Canoe Livery offers canoe, kayak, and tubing trips down the river. Other recreational activities include a playground, game room, and volleyball and a badminton court.

      Rifle River Campground & Canoe Livery
      5825 Townline Road
      Sterling, MI 48659
      989-654-2556
      riflerivercampground.com

    River View Campground and Canoe Livery

    • Situated along the Rifle River, River View Campground is made up of 120 acres and a mile of riverfront camping. RV campers and tent campers are both welcome. Campsites are large and include wooded and grassy lots. Full hookups are available for modern campers, and rustic sites for guests who prefer simple camping. Pets are allowed at River View, but must remain on a leash at all times. Camping cabins are available to rent for those who prefer to sleep indoors. River View offers canoe, kayak, and tube rentals to use on the Rifle River. The campground borders state forest land with hiking and biking trails.

      River View Campground & Canoe Livery
      5755 N. Townline Road
      Sterling, MI 48659
      989-654-2447
      riverviewcampground.com

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