More look to state parks as cost-efficient getaway

From the Detroit News:

Michigan’s 2011 camping season is shaping up to be a big one. A variety of factors — economic gains, higher gas prices and the introduction of the state’s Recreation Passport option for motorists — have residents making plans to head for Michigan’s campgrounds this year. Reservations at both private and, particularly, state campgrounds such as Algonac State Park are up by as much as 18.5 percent over last year.

Macomb Township resident Tom Bemiss, who got in his first camping trip of the year a weekend ago at Algonac State Park near Marine City, understands completely.

“It’s a cheaper way to go on vacation if you stay within Michigan and don’t have to fly somewhere,” said the 48-year-old plant manager. “Nowadays, if you want to get into a decent campsite … you can’t just wait until a month before you go to book it. It’ll be too late.”

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