Camp property search

[ArlyA]

Yeah, that is what I purchased 11 years ago. Since then, we have replaced all wiring and plumbing, every inch of it. Structurally rebuilt/repaired all walls, replaced all drywall, siding, insulation, reroofed, replaced all windows, doors, and floors, and the list goes on. All done by my wife and I, with occasional hired labor.

All while living in it.

It worked for me, we're still married, we like living here, and we learned a lot. Financially, we never needed a mortgage to make it work, we were able to cash flow it all.

If you buy that sort of property, you need to attach no value to the structure. I bought my 10 acres with the house, a detached garage (neither permitted), a permitted and functional well and septic system, for the value of the empty land.

Our family thought we were crazy, and maybe we were. It worked, and no regrets.

It might be challenging to sell, when we eventually have to, due to lack of permits. Even with that consideration, it has allowed us to have much more than we would have otherwise.

I will never do it again.

We agree, its a mess that some licensed appraiser
won't need to buy and repair. Appraisers are not building contractors.

 

[ning]

The guy clearing those trees might have lost interest in the project if he got barber chaired.

That was my thought when I saw the pic - dude got punted by the tree and said enough

 

[Oaktree]

Many years ago I had the brilliant idea to girdle a few dozen locust trees with the intention of letting them die standing so all the leaves and small branches would die off, then cutting them down for firewood.

I didn't have any experience or knowledge of what happens when you start jostling a dead tree.... the upper branches tend to start falling on you as it starts falling over. Yikes! Lesson learned. Dead standing trees are dangerous.

Yeah. I've got a couple dead poplars back behind the house. Didn't take them long to get punky and full of woodpecker holes. Just gonna let them come down by themselves (or at least the top half).

Here, I'd guess most of these camp property's have been owned by someone who thought "wouldn't it be great to own that! It would be easy to maintain and make trails or a build cabin on it!" Then they aged or became ill and want to recover there $$ since no kids want it..

Or just lost interest in it. LOTS of second homes in my area. Not uncommon to see people coming up several times in the first couple years of ownership, then after that the visits start to peter out. There are some I haven't seen anyone at in years.

 

[airbiscuit]

This has 40 acres, but maybe too far away?

Home away from home or just plain, home!. This single story cabin has all the amenities to make it your primary home. Features mound septic, drilled well, electricity and frontage on the corner of Foy Road and Old M-28 that are both maintained year round by the road commission. This 3 bed, 1 bath home located just east of Covington in Michigans Upper Peninsula is turn key with many items included in the sale. Property also boasts approx 40 acres of hardwood, pine, birch and other native species to the area to be home to many forms of wildlife as well. Lake Vermillac is in close proximity and widely known for its Pike and Walleye fishery. Come see what this home and property has to offer, schedule a tour today!

 

[paulsharvey]

So, only thing I'll add about 'camp property' is, make sure you can do what you want with it. Through work, I have dealt with a guy who bought some property with the intent of having a wooden, raised platform/deck area for a semi permanent Yurt style camp, with power, but no well or septic. Basically the county didn't know what the heck to do with that, and through 2nd/3rd hand info, I've heard they are going to deny any permits for that. The 2nd/3rd hand info I've got; "your more then welcome to bring a tent and ground camp, but we aren't going to permit the raised structure or power, without a permanent dwelling"

 

[airbiscuit]

OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST adjoins this 46 acre parcel of nice high ground with a cabin and outbuildings north of Kenton in the Upper Peninsula's Houghton County. Here you will have access to thousands of acres of Federal Land for hunting, fishing, ORV riding and other excellent recreation opportunities. The acreage is accessed by a paved county road and then less than a 1/4 mile on a good seasonal road and private driveway. The drive leads to the cabin that is prominent on a ridge overlooking an open field with nice vistas. The cabin is a shell in need of finishing but it has a beautiful Pella window/door wall overlooking the acreage, is wired for a generator and has water plumbed into the cabin from an underground storage tank. It comes with a wood stove. The outbuildings include a roomy sauna, a unique pavilion with a bunkroom on the second level and a solid garage. The setting for this cabin site is very appealing as it is open to the field in front and wooded with a beautiful mixed forest to the rear. This is mixed northern hardwoods along with spruce and pine. Some large hard maple and oak dot the landscape. Outdoor experiences abound in this area. One very unique lake is only a few miles away. Penegor Lake was one of two sites in the U.P. where Arctic Grayling were recently introduced. This lake is also known as a brook trout fishery providing wonderful fishing opportunities. Another popular nearby lake is Bob's Lake. Additionally there are many other lakes, rivers and streams in the area providing nearly unlimited recreational advantages. This property is recommended for off the grid living, recreation cabin or a home base for a variety of recreational activities in the heart of the U.P. The new owner will love the easy access, remote feel, great location, good acreage and a cabin with quality outbuildings that one can finish to their personal taste. There are not many parcels like this anywhere in the U.P. Let's make it yours. Make your appointment to view this property begining July 20 2024.

 

[5030]

An appraisal is a guess. They wanted 190K for this property.

Personally speaking, that dwelling is fugly. You can camp on our property just south of Big Rapids in the lower, exit 131 off of Michigan 131. It's all wooded and 54 acres and the Manistee National Forest borders one side and Ted Nugent's brother borders the other side. Only access presently is via seasonal road but it's in good shape, right off 6 mile road, first road west of 131. if you are interested, shoot me a PM. All we ask is leave it like you found it, don't cut any live trees, plenty of downed timber for a campfire and don't be surprised if you run into Ted's brother as he walks his property (he owns just over 190 acres) as well as ours at least bi weekly and like everyone else up there, he's usually armed with a handgun. Big Rapids is the only place where I can go into Meijers or Wallyworld packing a 44 Smith on my hip in plain sight and no one cares because most people up there open carry anyway.

I always maintain that 'An Armed Society is a Polite Society' Everyone up there is both polite and friendly, why we own it and have for decades.

Right in, there is state land (Manistee NF) and primitive camping right there before you get to our property.

We use it primarily for hunting actually. Keeps our freezers full of venison down here. It has 2 permanent blinds and 2 fixed ladder stand as well and it's well marked with Tee posts driven in next to the survey markers, we had it professionally surveyed a few years ago, Rick Nugent and us shared the cost.

 

[airbiscuit]

Do this and buy a camper

Welcome to your dream property in Alston! This charming 24.5-acre parcel, located on a paved, year-round accessible road, offers the perfect blend of rustic beauty and modern convenience with telephone, internet, and electricity available at the street. The land features scenic rolling hills and the tranquil Mill Creek flowing through the southern end, creating a picturesque setting. Nature lovers will relish the abundant wildlife, deer trails, wild berry bushes, and seasonal morel mushrooms. Additionally, the property is conveniently close to the Village Bar, Alston ball field, local park, and outdoor skating rink, providing ample recreational opportunities. Whether you're envisioning a dream home, a weekend getaway, or a hunting retreat, this property offers a private slice of wilderness with the comforts of nearby community amenities. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Alston’s natural beauty! *Taxes are not 0 and are subject to reassessment upon the sale of the property. Lot lines and dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified for accuracy. Prospective buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence.

 

[dodge man]

“Camp” property is pretty popular in our area, almost all for deer hunting. This area also has a lot of high dollar farm ground, which makes the wooded and rougher ground expensive. They also tax a lot of this non farm ground as recreational. It all drives it up to an expensive hobby. This might also explain why the trees were left to die. Around here if you have a forestry expert come through and tell you what trees to kill the taxes are lower.

 

[EddieWalker]

When I bought my land, I had spent almost a year looking at different places with a realtor. He was finding them in the MLS, and if the land was interesting, we would check it out.

After awhile, I started looking online for listings that where not in the MLS system. For some reason that I cannot explain, I bought a Sunday Newspaper one day and I found my place listed in the "Land for Sale" classifieds. No MLS, just the size of the land, the address and the price. I drove out there on my own, liked what I saw, but it didn't have a good entrance. I talked to my realtor, he found out who owned the land next to it, and called them. It was a company that wanted to get rid of the land, but hadn't listed it yet. We agreed to a price, and I bought both properties, then a year later, sold off the part with the bad entrance, which paid for what I kept.

If you cannot find what you want in the MLS, look at the local papers, and sometimes, just talking to people in the area might lead to a place that's for sale, but not listed with a Realtor.