From Six Lakes to the Great Lakes, camping near Hillsdale delivers waterfront fun.
Roughly an hour’s drive from Ann Arbor, Hillsdale is great for quiet country camping with easy access to lakeside fun. Explore Hillsdale’s own Six Lakes, a gathering of six connected lakes that are perfect for swimming, boating, and enjoying a peaceful sunset. Hike or cycle the Baw Beese Trail to Sandy Beach, where basketball and volleyball courts, a boat dock, and a play area deliver something for everyone. Find Six Lakes waterfront campsites for tents and RVs, complete with amenities like free wifi, full hookups, restrooms, and hot showers. Hillsdale also makes a great base camp for a Great Lakes getaway. Head 90 minutes east to Maumee Bay State Park for adventures along Lake Erie’s shores, or drive two hours west to Warren Dunes State Park for more than six miles of hiking by Lake Michigan. Campsites near either lake range from rustic tent camping to cozy cabin rentals with a wood stove, full bed, and fire ring to make the most of a stay in lake country.