Although Camp Grayling has no full-time military units assigned, there are nearly 600 soldiers in traditional Army National Guard units assigned to the Camp. Maintaining this level of membership requires individual dedication and commitment in sparsely-populated northern lower Michigan. Their mission is to support Camp Grayling as a training facility, and to be prepared to operate the camp as a mobilization station in the event of a national emergency. Michigan Guard units also, in their domestic mission, often volunteer their skills, labor, and equipment in community relations projects for local units of government or authorized community agencies. Camp Grayling is located three miles south-west of the City of Grayling.
Visitors are always welcome.
Among the points of interest just inside the entrance, are a mixture of modern and historic buildings, some dating back to 1917 and 1921. Buildings used for camp administration, barracks, mess halls and bath houses dot the landscape. Within the cantonment area is a unique chapel, constructed totally of Michigan materials, and financed totally from donated funds. Near the chapel is the historic Officers' Club, a gift from the original donor of the land. This structure dates back to 1917, and has been the site of weddings, receptions, and numerous military and community celebrations.