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Lake Michie Recreation Area Campsite

The Lake Michie Recreation Area is located in Bahama at Spruce Pine Lodge and Archery Range Road. 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. Each site has a tent pad, grill, and picnic table. No electrical hookups are available and campers should bring water and other necessities. Vehicular access to the campgrounds is limited. Driving directions can be found via Google Maps.

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Reservations

Prior to the use of a camping facility, a permit must be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Department. 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.

All campsite reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance.

Campsite Rental Fees

Campsite TypeCampsite 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


Camping on property owned or controlled by the City is only allowed in areas that have been designated and approved for such use by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Camping includes, but is not limited to, the erection and use of hammocks, boxes, tarps, tents, huts, and structures of whatever kind for the purposes of facilitating sleeping or providing shelter. Unless otherwise approved by the City, no person may construct, erect or use any hammock, box, tarp, tent, hut, or structure of whatever kind for the purposes of facilitating sleeping or providing shelter on any property owned or controlled by the City without having obtained a permit from the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Visit the Outdoor Rental Procedures page for additional information on rental policies and procedures.