Camping near Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Camping near Mackinac Island
The Mackinac Island area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.
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Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Vanderbilt, MIWe book only 2 sites at a time on our 40 acre property so you can enjoy a more secluded experience in the woods. Our property is undeveloped, so you will need to bring drinking water, but there's no need to worry about finding firewood before your arrive as we supply you with a free bundle that is waiting for you when you get here! There are 1 1/2 miles of marked, wooded trails that will guide you to the river's edge where you can enjoy the beauty and wildlife along the West Branch of the Sturgeon River. It will feel as if you are in the middle of nowhere, yet the convenience of the small town of Vanderbilt is just three miles away.
We are located just three miles off of I-75. The larger town of Gaylord is only a 15 minute drive south. There's lots to do here in beautiful Northern Michigan! Only a few miles from our camp you can go for a swim at Thumb Lake Park or take a bike ride along the North Central State Trail in Vanderbilt. Drive 15 minutes north and you can canoe or kayak the main branch of the Sturgeon River in Wolverine. There are many great hiking trails in the Pigeon River State Forest and the North Country National Scenic Trail is only 6 miles away.
This 40 acre parcel has been in our family since the 1950s. My grandparents originally designated it as a tree farm and planted and harvested lumber from it. As a boy scout leader, my grandfather hosted many boy scout troops here and even hosted a boy scout Jamboree in the 1970s. Back then the property was referred to as the "Tree Farm", but after my husband John and I inherited it in 2014 we started calling it Camp 437.
Before we inherited the property we spent time camping there and building trails. One of the trails we built was named the "Burns Trail" in honor of my grandparents. Since we acquired the property we have added a one mile loop that circles the perimeter of the property, and a total of about 1 1/2 miles of trail.
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Mountain Magic
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, TentsNaubinway, MIMountain Magic was purchased 10 years ago to begin an off-grid dream for self-reliant Wilderness Survivalist Kellie Nightlinger of Naked and Afraid fame. Kellie is the top-ranked female survivalist in the world as voted on thetoptens.com/survivalexpertskellienightlinger. Kellie teaches wilderness survival and is building her own log cabin on adjacent property to the HipCamp site. Kellie and her new life-partner Rich would be available to teach Survival and off-grid skills to campers schedule permitting. Kellie searched for the perfect off-grid property for 8 years before buying Mountain Magic. The property is steep mountainous terrain with in hiking distance of the Continental Divide Trail. The property is one of the few properties near the trail as one would traverse from the Canadian border in a sourtherly hike or bike or ride before reaching the second paved road transecting the Continental Divide Trail south of the Canadian Border. There are often Elk, Mule Deer, and occasionally White Tail Deer, Mountain Lion, Black Bear and once in a blue moon a Grizzly Bear on the property. Mountain Magic has a great view down a Long valley leading to the Rocky Mountain Front and the Great Plains. The property is situated between 5400-6000’ in elevation. Mountain Magic can be accessed in non-snowy conditions via a private back-County road that switchbacks up the mountainsides from a paved State Highway. In months with snow this off-grid gem can be accessed via snowshoe, AT Skis, Telemark Skis, Snow Cat, or Snowmobile. Transportation may be available by Kellie or Rich depending upon schedule. Mountain Magic is located behind a private gate. Kellie’s log cabin build is now being completed by The Kellie and Rich Team. Cabin amenities available to HipCampers are up for negotiation and consideration. Some possible amenities provided to HipCampers could be drinking water, campfire wood, cooking campifire greats, other camping gear including but not limited to an all inclusive gear package with tent and sleep systems and cooking systems or Camp Hammock set up. The entire camp could also be set up in advance of a HipCampers arrival upon schedule and negotiation agreement. This is an off-grid paradise with Trout Fishing available 1/2 hour away. The mountains are calling; what are you waiting for? A work-Camp trade can also be a possibility.
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Rocky Top "Preserve"
2 sites · Lodging300 acres · Ellsworth, MIGrandpa Tom started this farm in the 1970's. Rocky Top Farms is a fruit farm. We grow a lot of cherries, some peaches, blueberries, elderberries, raspberries. Rocky Top hosts disc golf tournaments, music festivals, weddings, and hosts on both Hipcamp and Airbnb. We make preserves, fruit butters and salsa which ship all over the world, and are locally served in many hotels and restaurants.
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C & A Adventure
2 sites · Lodging8 acres · MIChad and I are long time residents of Kalkaska County.
We are also avid kayakers, runners, and overall nature enthusiasts.
We have wanted to purchase property on the Manistee River for several years.
This past year we actively looked for property and found there wasn't a lot for sale on the river that fit what we wanted to pursue.
Bu we did find some amazing property on the North Branch of the Manistee River!
We fell in love with it at first sight!
It isn't the main, BUT it flows into the Manistee river and it offers so much more privacy, quietness, and peacefulness than the river ever could!
With the 8 acres of land we own we currently have planned two - three
glamping sites.
All glamping sites are
complete.
The amazing bath house is complete and was thoroughly enjoyed this past season by many glampers!
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Northland Outfitters
3 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · MI15 Acres situated on the gorgeous Manistique River. We offer 10 RV sites, 4 tent camping sites, and 4 cabins. We are also a canoe/kayak livery business. Trips can be anywhere from 1 hr, 2 hr,4 hr and multi-day. The Manistique River flows right through the National Wildlife Refuge, making for a beautiful float. We are also short drives 30 away from Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, 5 Min from Seney Wildlife Refuge and 35 min from Lake Kitch-iti-ipi
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Camp Moonshadow
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Honor, MIOur property was originally the only homestead on this road. WE offer 4 Walk in Tent sites and a RV site for small campers up 20 ft. WE also have a 59 Vintage Shasta that rents nitely up to 3 nites
The big barn was built over 100 years ago and is still standing.
The farm house was built in 1907.
It has been remodeled with a second story added.
Pine trees were planted to prevent erosion in the 1960's.
The national park began buying land near us in the 1970's and the boundary line to the park is a half-mile from Moonshadow Camp.
The area is surrounded by state forests and many hiking and biking trails.
Our valley is known for incredible stargazing.
Amenities include full access to the Camp kitchen and dining area. You will also have access to a Portable restroom and hand washing station which is located by our BIG BARN. Hot Showers, no problem, you can enjoy a secluded private shower in our shower house which has indoor and outdoor showers. Nearby is Lake Michigan and Esch Rd beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore is nearby and The National Park is famous for attractions , trails, and hiking. Electricity &
or water is included at the RV site, and the Shasta Camper along with the Showerhouse and Camp Kitchen
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Sarah M.’s Land
2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Suttons Bay, MIOur property holds a farmhouse built in the 1800s. We bought from the family that built the home and have just started our own mini farm with bunnies, chickens and bees on site!
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Dan's Acre’s
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Lake City, MIRemote 40 acre's, rolling wooded property. Only three camp sites and walking trails. Close to Cadillac and Lake City, numerous surrounding lakes. Very peaceful and quite. Close to crooked lake, lake Missaukee Lake Cadillac, Lake Mitchell. Also only 10 minutes from shopping and downtown. Also near state land.
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Gatehouse Lodge and Camp
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · MI4 primitive camp sites on private acreage for inflation fighting
We retired here next to Crystal Mountain so we could be near rivers and forest and Lake Michigan as we enjoy Hiking, walking, fishing and boating and golf and we got all of that within 1 mile of our private 5 acres, We have great water for drinking and a Dump Site
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White Horse Ranch
13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Rapid River, MIPerfectly located for day tripping in the U.P. as we are centered within an hour drive from Marquette, Manistique, and Munising. We are located on Stonington Peninsula, 2 miles from Peninsula Point Lighthouse, and one mile from a boat launch. We have 20 acres of property that offers spectacular views of the stars as well as cedar forests, hardwood forests across the road, and pasture land that is fenced for horses and farming. The barn has cooking facilities open to all our guests, along with a lounge area and dining. It closes at 10 pm to offer privacy to our Glamping guests. Located within 4 miles we have tennis courts and a playground at town hall, complete with horseshoe pits and free Wi-Fi. Tranquillity vacation spot with lots of amenities! Hope to see you soon!
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Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents16 acres · Benzonia, MILlama Meadows Farm is a sixteen acre organic fruit and vegetable farm. Located in Beautiful Benzie Country, in Northwestern Lower Michigan. We are one mile south of Crystal Lake and six miles east of Lake Michigan. Our-house is super insulated and passive solar. We had llamas for their wool and manure. We retired from raising llamas, we had 12 they got old and moved on. We have around 50 fruit trees. The fruit we grow includes apples, pears, figs and paw paws. We also grow grapes, and kiwis, we also put in filberts, walnuts and pecans. We have a beautiful labyrinth peace garden.
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Kendra S.’s Land
150 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Benzonia, MI
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