Time to Plan Your Next Camping Adventure

Who's ready for a camping trip!? You don't have to go too far to experience a night under the stars and spend time living in nature! Durham Parks and Recreation offers year-round camping at the Lake Michie Recreation Area, located in Bahama at Spruce Pine Lodge and Archery Range Road. Specific driving direction can be found on Google Maps.

Overlooking Lake Michie, this recreation area offers camping, boating (paved boat launch), fishing, and trail hiking. The area has 7 primitive campsites open year-round for groups and individuals. Each site has a tent pad, grill, and picnic table. 

Some important things to note about these campsites:

• No electrical hookups are available
• Campers should bring water and other necessities
• Vehicular access to the campgrounds is limited

Campsite Type	Campsite Fees
Group Sites Monday-Sunday (per night)	City Resident: $20 Non-City Resident: $25
Individual Sites Monday-Sunday (per night)	City Resident: $10 Non-City Resident: $12

Ready to reserve a site!? A permit must be obtained from Durham Parks and Recreation and all campsite reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance. For availability, complete a Campsite Rental Application Form, email our reservations specialist, call 919-560-4355, ext. 27202, or visit our Administration Office at 400 Cleveland Street during normal business hours. 

So what are you waiting for!? We think it's time to start preparing for your next camping adventure! Learn more about our campsite rentals on our website.