The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Alpena, Michigan

Looking for a camping experience that lets you enjoy a river while staying in your RV? Hipcamp has over 300 options near Alpena, Michigan to fit your preferences. Prices range from $12 to an average of $40 per night. Top campsites, like Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), Halls Haven (71 reviews), and Dhaseleer Farm (63 reviews), offer popular amenities such as pets, trash, and toilets, and activities like wildlife watching, swimming, and snow sports. Get ready for an adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience that lets you enjoy a river while staying in your RV? Hipcamp has over 300 options near Alpena, Michigan to fit your preferences. Prices range from $12 to an average of $40 per night. Top campsites, like Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews), Halls Haven (71 reviews), and Dhaseleer Farm (63 reviews), offer popular amenities such as pets, trash, and toilets, and activities like wildlife watching, swimming, and snow sports. Get ready for an adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Rosemary Pines

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47mi from Alpena · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Oscoda, MI

This home was built by my grandparents back in the 40’s he was a military man she was a homemaker! We lived around the kitchen with smoked fish and freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies! At one time my uncles horse lived here and many of my grandfathers chicken! This home and land has lots of love surrounding it! There are many blueberry farms and amazing fishing spots! I can hand out brochures when you arrive. I also have a relationship with a local fishing charter if you would like to do a fish and fry!Learn more about this land:Woods and moss with a pond. We offer camping (must bring tents) on the property. It’s optional bathrooms and showers, grill chairs and table. We are a mile from the beach and we can drop you at the canoe rental in town. You can choose to only camp or to camp and use toilet and shower with code access. . We offer s’more sets for 2 people package in garage in refrigerator if wanted. We also have in town canoeing local and beach side fire pits along Lake Huron. We’re close to Lumberman monument which is a beautiful place to hike and see the fall colors. We’re also not a far drive from the Mackinac Bridge. You can engage in water, beaches, canoeing or just sit by the bonfire and eat s’mores! The property is 5 acres with a home located on site and someone will be available if needed. We do have dense pines with bugs so bring bug spray!

2. This is Heaven

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15mi from Alpena · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Hubbard Lake, MI

3 campsites-30/50 amps for each. Very quiet. Woods (trails) to walk. River to kayak, inner tubes welcome, volleyball court, horseshoes, corn hole toss and much more. Beautiful scenery (watching wildlife cross the river). Two swings hanging from trees. A large fire pit with 4 swings and hanging flowers. Firewood is free. I also offer an onsite camper for those who want to just show up and camp for $55 a night-2 night minimum. Must call me ahead for the camper.

3. Rains Ranch

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30mi from Alpena · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Curran, MI

80 relaxing acres of Ahhhhh!!! and mixed terrain. Abundant wild life including bald eagles. Secluded sites and picturesque ponds. Many activities near by. Hiking, bicycling, kayaking, canoeing, ORV and snowmobile trails. Short drive to Lake Huron as well as the Ausable River! but at the same time you’re in the middle of nowhere where YOU want to be!!! Learn more about this land: We have private sites available for small groups. Easily traversed mowed trails. Clear secluded campsites in the Huron national forest. Great for walking and seeing wildlife. Clear night skies. Great for stargazing or seeing the Northern Lights. If you're looking for that diamond in the rough, look no more!!! It's HERE at Rains Ranch!!!

4. Firefly Field

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23mi from Alpena · 1 site · Tent, RV · Gwinn, MI

Welcome to Firefly Field. Here you will enjoy a private rustic camping experience near a large pond with plenty of wildlife. You can hear the frogs, watch the fish, view ducks, and see deer running. As the name suggests, you'll also get to see fireflies all around the field. Grab your camping gear and a few jars and enjoy this beautiful spot. At Firefly Field you'll be 15 minutes from Fletchers pond, 25 minutes from Alpena, 15 minutes from Atlanta, and only 5 minutes away from ORV trails in Hillman. You will have easy access to the camp site off M32 and privacy as there are no surrounding houses.

Public campgrounds near Alpena

Jewell Lake Campground

28mi from Alpena · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Reid Lake

31mi from Alpena · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Pine River Campground

36mi from Alpena · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Horseshoe Lake Campground

36mi from Alpena · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Gabions Campground

37mi from Alpena · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Buttercup Campground

38mi from Alpena · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

One of several campsites at McKinley Horse Trail Campground.

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McKinley Horse Trail Campground

40mi from Alpena · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

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Cathedral Pines Campground

40mi from Alpena · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Meadow Springs Campground

42mi from Alpena · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

River Dune Campground

43mi from Alpena · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Au Sable Loop Campground

43mi from Alpena · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead

44mi from Alpena · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Stories from the community

Terri

August 2025

19 ft Class B

1 night at This is Heaven

Staying at Linda's was like hanging out with a long-lost friend. She is such a kind, caring and fun soul. Her property is beautiful -- the view of the creek from the top of the hill is amazing. The three camping spots are on the other side of the outbuildings, so there is privacy and plenty of space. There is a nice walking path which winds down the hill and by the creek. I would definitely recommend Linda's place! Cell service: Verizon was usually at two bars.