Brighton Appleton Lake Rustic Campground offers 25 rustic tent sites ($17/night) with direct access to Appleton Lake for paddling and fishing, plus a dirt boat launch with concrete ramp.

The low-amenity campground features vault toilets and hand pump water, surrounded by mature oaks with easy access to multi-use trails, making it ideal for a quiet, back-to-nature camping experience within an hour of Detroit.