Craig Lake Campground offers remote backcountry camping with 22 designated hike-in sites (0. 2 to 6-7 miles from trailhead) plus two paddle-in-only sites, along with rustic cabins and yurts accessible by foot or water.

The undeveloped canoe launch on Craig Lake near the park entrance provides access to paddling on six lakes with portaging available to Clair and Crooked lakes, though high-clearance/four-wheel-drive vehicles are strongly recommended due to rocky road conditions.

All camping is reservation-only; check-in occurs at Van Riper State Park, and a Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry.