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Overland businesses in Michigan

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  1. Grand Rapids Jeep Club Byron Center, MI Family oriented Jeep club for the greater Grand Rapids area that runs member trail rides, social events and monthly meet and greets open to the public.
  2. Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat Copper Harbor, MI Annual overland gathering held each September at a basecamp in Copper Harbor on the Keweenaw Peninsula, with vendors, clinics, camp activities and trail information.
  3. Price Right Auto & RV DeWitt, MI RV dealership with sites at DeWitt and Sterling Heights selling new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop up campers and truck campers.
  4. Michigan Premier Auto Farmington Hills, MI Suspension and offroad customisation shop fitting body lifts, levelling kits and full suspension lift kits to trucks, Jeeps and SUVs, and offering powder coating.
  5. Unlimited Offroad Centers Fenton, MI Off road center fitting aftermarket parts and accessories and building Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, Ford Bronco and Toyota truck projects, with repair and restoration work.
  6. Vehicle Accessories Flint, MI Truck accessory retailer and installer with stores in Flint, Bay City and Lansing selling caps, bed liners, tonneau covers, lighting, suspension upgrades, wheels and tires.
  7. Expedition Vehicle Outfitters Fowler, MI Overland up-fitting shop installing lift kits, rock sliders, dual battery systems and roof tents, and doing regearing, Sprinter suspension and general vehicle repair.
  8. Sleepy Eyed Goose Resort Germfask, MI Upper Peninsula cabin resort near the Curtis trail systems with trailer and truck parking, a power washer on site and mechanics available for repairs.
  9. Alpine Tire & Alignment Grand Rapids, MI Tire and repair shop selling car, truck and SUV tires and wheels and fitting suspension and body lift kits to trucks, Jeeps and SUVs, with brake and front end work.
  10. Exergy Performance Grand Rapids, MI Diesel fuel system company that develops and manufactures injectors, pumps and related parts for Cummins, Duramax, Power Stroke and TDI engines and services fuel systems.
  11. DieselTec Grandville, MI Light to medium duty diesel repair and performance shop doing diagnostics, maintenance, aftermarket part fitting and tuning for Duramax, Cummins and Power Stroke trucks.
  12. New Holland Overland Holland, MI Overlanding and fabrication shop in west Michigan that designs and makes molle panels, limb risers, mounts and storage solutions, and outfits off grid trailers.
  13. Revolution Off Road Interlochen, MI Northern Michigan shop fitting bumpers, winches, underbody armour and lighting, and doing suspension tuning, diagnostics, brakes, tires and preventive maintenance.
  14. Fox Hill Adventures Ironwood, MI Guided overland camping tour operator running seven day trips through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Lake Superior south shore and Minnesota's north shore for groups of up to nine.
  15. Bundy Hill Offroad Jerome, MI Private off road park of more than 300 acres in south central Michigan with trails, hill climbs and rock challenges, vehicle rentals and hosted events and corporate days.
  16. M-60 RV Jones, MI Family run RV dealership in south west Michigan selling new and used travel trailers, motorhomes and truck campers, with an RV parts counter, workshop and mobile service.
  17. JcrOffroad Kalamazoo, MI Manufacturer of off road armour, bumpers and accessories for Jeeps and other vehicles, made at the company's own facility in Kalamazoo.
  18. Base Camp Van Company Lansing, MI Camper van conversion shop building full and partial van builds on Mercedes Sprinter, Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit, covering interiors, kitchens, electrical, heating and sleeping layouts.
  19. Michigan Off Road Center Lansing, MI Off road parts and service centre for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs selling tires, wheels, lift kits, winches and covers, and doing automotive repair and custom fabrication.
  20. Down Wind Sports Marquette, MI Upper Peninsula outdoor retailer with shops in Marquette, Houghton and Munising selling camping, hiking, paddling, climbing and winter gear, with rentals and equipment service.
  21. Mac Wood's Dune Rides Mears, MI Dune tour operator running since 1930 that takes visitors on a forty minute guided ride through the Silver Lake Sand Dunes to Lake Michigan, with a gift shop on site.
  22. Silver Lake Buggy Rentals Mears, MI Off road vehicle rental operator at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes that also runs a guided sunset tour of the dune park led by one of its own guides.
  23. Duffy's Motel Newberry, MI Motel in the eastern Upper Peninsula with an oversized lot for trucks and trailers and ATV, ORV and snowmobile trail access from the front door.
  24. Midwest Truck and Tire Nunica, MI Family owned tire and repair shop offering tire sales and repair, wheel alignment, steering and suspension work, shocks and struts, truck accessories and off road equipment.
  25. Ironman Offroad Saginaw, MI Automotive customisation shop for off road vehicles doing exterior, suspension and driveline modifications with ASE certified technicians.
  26. Michigan Truck Spring of Saginaw Saginaw, MI Leaf spring and truck repair shop trading since 1926 with seventeen bays, covering spring re-arching and replacement, brakes, driveshafts, steering and laser alignment for trucks and RVs.
  27. Drifter Camper Vans Southfield, MI Custom camper van conversion builder working on Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, covering interior design, cabinetry, plumbing and electrical systems.
  28. Backcountry North Traverse City, MI Independent outdoor gear shop trading since 1978 with two Traverse City stores selling camping, backpacking, paddling and travel equipment and fitting roof racks in its own bay.
  29. Two Rivers Motel and Cabins Trout Creek, MI Motel rooms and log cabins in the western Upper Peninsula with trailer parking and direct access from the property to the MI-TRALE ORV routes and Ottawa National Forest roads.
  30. Redpoint Vanture Troy, MI Camper van conversion shop building full Sprinter and Transit layouts and fitting air conditioning, heating, solar, windows, fans and water systems to existing vans.
  31. RV Tech To Go Waterford, MI Mobile RV service covering south east Michigan for appliance, electrical, plumbing, slide out and axle repair, seasonal maintenance, inspections and battery and solar fitting.
  32. State Street Auto Service Whitmore Lake, MI Independent repair shop north of Ann Arbor servicing Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner and Volkswagen Sprinter vans, including diesel work, diagnostics and RV conversion vans.
  33. The Two-Trackers Four Wheel Drive Club Wyoming, MI Four wheel drive club founded in 1974 that runs trail rides in Michigan and out of state, holds monthly member meetings and organises volunteer forest clean ups.

Why Michigan is a forest road state, not a mountain state

Michigan asks nothing of a vehicle at altitude. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the high point at 1,979 feet on Mount Arvon in Baraga County and the low point at 571 feet on Lake Erie, so the whole state fits inside a range most western passes cover in an afternoon. What it asks instead is distance, water, sand and cold. NOAA counts 3,224 miles of coastline here, and the Hiawatha National Forest alone runs its shorelines up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan.

Acres of federal land 1
3.6M
About 10 percent of the state. The Forest Service holds 2,879,011 of them
Mount Arvon, the highest point in Michigan 2
1,979 ft
Baraga County. The lowest point is Lake Erie at 571 feet
Miles of Great Lakes coastline 5
3,224 mi
NOAA also counts 4,704,200 coastal residents in the state
Federal campgrounds a vehicle can reach 4
86
77 on the national forests and nine in Park Service units; 78 can be booked ahead
Miles of state forest road open to ORV use all year 6
11,841.9
Of 13,494.1 miles inventoried, effective April 1, 2026. The rest is closed or closed seasonally
Acres of state forest 7
3.9M
Part of about 4.6 million acres the DNR looks after
State parks and recreation areas 8
103
Plus more than 140 rustic state forest campgrounds, most of them first come, first served
Snow a year at Pictured Rocks 39
140 to 160 in
Some years over 200 inches, with snow on the ground from late November through late April

Sources for this page

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  1. Congressional Research Service. Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data (R42346), Tables 1 and 2, data as of September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey. Elevations and Distances in the United States, online edition: Highest and Lowest Elevations, and Geographic Centers. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey. Geographic Names Information System and 3D Elevation Program point query. Elevation of the 3DEP surface at the GNIS coordinates of the named place, rounded to the nearest foot. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  4. Recreation.gov. Recreation Information Database (RIDB) full export, campgrounds a vehicle can reach in Michigan. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  5. NOAA Office for Coastal Management. Michigan state page: coastline miles and coastal population. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  6. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. State Forest Roads: current road inventory, mileage effective April 1, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  7. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Public lands: acreage of DNR-managed land. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  8. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Recreation Passport: what it covers and what it costs. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  9. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. ORV riding: purchase permit, learn requirements, including the license and permit table by vehicle type. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  10. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Street-licensed ORVs: frequently asked questions. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  11. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Where to ride ORVs: designated routes, trails and scramble areas. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  12. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Backpacking, hike-in and backcountry camping: dispersed camping in state forests. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  13. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest Resources Division. Camp Registration Card PR4134, with State Land Rule excerpts R299.921, R299.922, R299.924 and R299.926. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  14. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. State forest campgrounds: rustic camping, facilities and site rules. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  15. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Silver Lake State Park ORV Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  16. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Rules and regulations at Silver Lake ORV Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  17. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, including winter road closures. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  18. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Natural areas: Porcupine Mountains, dedicated wilderness size and description. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  19. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Permission to burn: check open burning status by county. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  20. Michigan Department of Transportation. Annual spring weight restrictions begin Tuesday to protect Michigan’s roads (news release, February 12, 2026). Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  21. Michigan Department of Transportation. Pure Michigan Byways and Tour Routes Driving Guide, driving distance panels. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  22. Michigan State Police. Traffic Laws FAQs: tire chains and studded tires under MCL 257.710. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  23. Mackinac Bridge Authority. What wind conditions result in high wind warnings, escorts, partial closures, and full closures?. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  24. USDA Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest. Hiawatha National Forest home page. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  25. USDA Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest. Tours, including the fall color tours that give the forest’s acreage. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  26. USDA Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest. Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  27. USDA Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest. Grand Island National Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  28. USDA Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest. East Lake Campsites, an example of the forest’s single rustic sites. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  29. USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest. Ottawa National Forest home page. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  30. USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest. About the Area: elevations, wilderness acreage, snowfall and the Black River byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  31. USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest. Camping and Cabins: developed and dispersed camping limits. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  32. USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest. Black River Harbor Recreation Area and the Black River Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  33. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Huron-Manistee National Forests home page. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  34. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Camping and Cabins: dispersed camping on the Huron-Manistee. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  35. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Frequently asked questions, including parking off a forest road. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  36. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. River Road National Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  37. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Tours, including the Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  38. USDA Forest Service, Huron-Manistee National Forests. Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  39. National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Basic Information: park size, weather and snowfall. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  40. National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Directions and Transportation: County Road H-58, spur roads and vehicle size limits. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  41. National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Winter Road Closures. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  42. National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Camping at Pictured Rocks. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  43. National Park Service, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  44. National Park Service, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Frequently asked questions: fees, roads and trailers. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  45. National Park Service, Isle Royale National Park. Directions: ferry and seaplane access, and where your vehicle stays. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  46. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Visit Us: Marshland Wildlife Drive and Fishing Loop vehicle restrictions. Retrieved September 19, 2026.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Conditions, closures and rules change; check with the managing agency before you travel.

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