There is no charge for the retreat, but offerings are taken daily.

Camping is first come, first serve. It's $1.00 per person for the State fee.

Wood is available for purchasing.

Free tested water.

No electricity.

Milk, bread, and ice are available for purchasing while supplies last.

No cutting green shrubbery or trees, etc...

No smoking.

No firearms.

No fireworks.

Quiet time after 10:00 p.m.

Douse fires at night.

Bed roll.

Shelter.

Food and dishes.

Shovel.

Axe or saw.

Matches.

Lanterns and flashlights.

Camping chairs.

Bug spray.

Rain coat, etc...

The Northmen Site is on Naples Rd. in Kalkaska County Michigan.

If you're coming in from M-66, you will need to turn on Sharon Rd and follow it to Naples Road.

If you're coming in from US-27, you will exit at the Military Road exit (North Higgins Lake State Park) and follow Military Road (Military Rd is on the west side of US-27) north until you get to Fletcher Road. Left (west) on Fletcher until you reach Naples Road (approx. 12 miles).

If you're coming in from I-75, get off at exit 244. Follow North Higgins Lake Road west until you cross over US-27 and follow the above instructions.

Once on Naples Road (some road signs call it Maples?) follow it south (approx. 5 miles) and you will see the Northmen signs and campground on your left.

A zoomed in map is below, showing Fletcher Road and Naples Road to the Northmen Site.