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To save Michigan residents money, Michigan state parks and recreation areas are offering free storage for campers. 

Officials have announced a new program this camping season that will offer campers the opportunity to save on fuel costs by temporarily storing their camping trailer or recreational vehicle at specified state parks or recreation areas in-between their camping stays. Storage of the camping units will be free, but are limited to 15 days at a time.

We know that higher fuel prices will make it challenging for some Michigan residents to travel as often this summer to enjoy their favorite state park or recreation area campground. This program will allow campers to save over 30% on fuel by leaving their camping trailer, motor home, or boat and trailer up north rather than driving or towing it back and forth from home.

Campers wishing to take advantage of this program will need to show proof of a recent (within one week) camping stay at a Michigan state park or recreation area.

For more information and a list of State parks and recreation areas that are participating, please go to www.michigan.gov/DNR and select the "Camper Storage" button on the left side of the page.   

This service is available now through September 15th. 

If you have any questions about this topic or any other issue that you may have concerns with, please don't hesitate to contact me.  You can call my toll-free number, (877) 633-0331 or e-mail me at maryvalentine@house.mi.gov.

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