98% (115) • 99 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bad Axe
Step Back in Time with Us!
1. Step Back in Time with Us!
98%
(66)
35mi from Bad Axe · 7 sites
Our beautiful, 10-acre grounds include wooded and grassy areas, 14 different gardens, bridges, boardwalks, swings and benches, walking trails, and 17 historic buildings.
Visit the beautiful Loop Harrison Mansion, General Store, one-room schoolhouse, Banner Cabin, our historic church and train depot, the hearse shed that houses our antique wooden hearse, and more.
Wildlife and nature abound. Our peaceful and private grounds will be your camping oasis. Within walking distance of beautiful Lake Huron with its beaches and marina and parks, plus the Port Sanilac Lighthouse (tours available on summer Fridays), and several bars and restaurants.
Check out our Farmers' Market on Fridays and catch a live play at the 150-year-old Barn Theatre. Take a guided tour of the beautiful Loop-Harrison Mansion, built in 1872. Or hop on a 1917 open-air Model T or horse and carriage for a tour around town.
There is always something happening at the Museum!
Learn more about this land:
RV campers are welcomed to our beautiful 10-acre grounds at the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum. At this time, we do not allow tent campers.
Campers are invited to use our two large communal bonfire pits. Firewood is available for purchase. Advance notice is recommended.
Guest WIFI is available in and near the Mansion but does not reliably connect to our camping areas.
Here you will find beauty, quiet, and privacy. Be sure to wander our brick/stone path and nature trail that combine to make a one-mile walking path around the grounds. You'll enjoy bridges, swings and benches to rest awhile, a boardwalk, a fairy garden, 14 flower gardens, birds and wildlife, and lots more! The path also winds past each of our 17 historic buildings and the 1942 U.S. Army Troop Train.
Tour the beautiful Loop-Harrison Mansion, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022. Enjoy a live performance at the Barn Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings. Take a unique tour of Port Sanilac in our 1917, open-air Model T or horse and carriage.
We are located within walking distance of beautiful Lake Huron, including a lakeside park, beach, harbor, and break wall. Check out the live music at the harbor park every Saturday during the summer months. The historic Port Sanilac Lighthouse (tours offered on Fridays) is also within walking distance, as well as restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Follo us on Facebook at "Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum" for the most up-to-date info on events, etc.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$41
/ night
Camping on our Organic Farm
2. Camping on our Organic Farm
100%
(54)
39mi from Bad Axe · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
WHAT'S NEW ON THE FARM 2025
This year we are expecting a foal (baby horse). The end of April.
We are also milking a family cow for our own milk as well. Her name is Daisy.
We are also bottle feeding two calves at this time.
We will have Great Pyrenees puppies from April through mid July. Come and spend some time with them!
ABOUT DOREEN
I’m an entrepreneur. I’m all about health and taking care of the mind, body and spirit.
I’m an organic farmer, an animal nut, health coach, mindset mentor
and Psych-K facilitator.
I have six children and hosted three foreign exchange students. I love kids, animals (especially horses) and nature. I love anything and everything about health and personal growth and well being.
ABOUT THE FARM
We have a working, organic farm with a lot of animals, however, we also do crops as well. This particular farm is 138 acres with 8 acres of woods. We have working dogs, sheep, cattle, horses, a couple goatsWe have some super great animals. Most of which are very friendly.
You never know what will be available to see on the farm when you visit. We are expecting a foal (baby horse) this summer (2021)
and are already planning for another foal next summer as well. We often have puppies as well and sometimes we have to bottle feed lambs. There's never a dull moment.
Our farm is unique in the way of having a very positive VIBE to it. The energy is awesome! It's really a space of tranquility and healing if you allow yourself to go there.
After hosting with air bnb for a little over a year now, we decided to give this a try as well. We love hosting people and having them come to the farm and enjoy our way of life. It also helps to have a supplemental income as having and running a small family farm isn't very sustainable. Typically there's off the farm jobs to help pay for the farm life. It's a crazy equation. Small family farms are far and few between. Please support your local farmer if possible! It is greatly appreciated!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Morgan's Place
3. Morgan's Place
92%
(13)
46mi from Bad Axe · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Morgan's Place is a nonprofit campground serving people who have been injured in traumatic accidents to full recovery. We also offer Hipcamp stays and Airbnb rentals so our visitors who are in recovery do not have to pay out of pocket during their stay if they cannot. We located on 37 beautiful acres outside of Millington, Michigan and only 15 minutes from Frankenmuth and Birch Run. We have hiking trails, little goats, chickens, fishing, kayak rental and/or drop off/pick up at Cass River, and offer yoga classes, karaoke on certain nights, and blacksmithing demonstrations! There is a 4 person camper on site to rent if needed or we offer water/electric and tent sites too just ask.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
The Center of Michigan's Thumb
4. The Center of Michigan's Thumb
7.4mi from Bad Axe · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2-acre field set up with sun shade sails and cooled by evening breezes, with picnic tables and fire pits available. A larger central fire pit is provided for group parties or reunions.
Tent campsites are nearby under the trees for added privacy. This site can be used as a starting point to tour all three sides of the Thumb, as it is centrally located. Porta-potties, and trash pickup are available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
One pond west
5. One pond west
40mi from Bad Axe · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
4o acres woods with pond and mowed area around the pond numerous walking trails through woods. Plenty of wildlife deer, turkeys, ground hogs, coons, squirrels even the flying kind. Fishing and hiking welcome. 7 miles from Lake Huron (Lexington) and all that it has to offer. Utvs are legal on dirt roads with permits and there is a nice nature preserve 240 acres? About 11 miles away. The driveway into the campsite can get muddy with big rains, sites are 1/2 mile from m90
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Grassy Woods Edge
6. Grassy Woods Edge
94%
(8)
44mi from Bad Axe · 1 site
Learn more about this land:🏕 Private quiet camping on maintained grass alongside of 8 acre woods. 🌟 Great night sky View overlooks farm fields. 10 minutes ftom Frankenmuth. 10 minutes from kayak launch to Cass River. 25 minutes from Bay City downtown river front with entertainment and street dining.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Wild Wind Sanctuary Camping
7. Wild Wind Sanctuary Camping
46mi from Bad Axe · 45 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our small farm retreat—a peaceful, park-like setting with wide open grassy areas, mature trees, and stunning sunrise and sunset views that never get old. 🌅🌳 Wander through the orchard, relax under the trees, or gather in the barn, which hosts entertainment, weddings, and occasional music festivals.
Guests can enjoy a cozy fire pit, and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. Generators are allowed if needed. Breakfast is also available to start your day right. ☕🥞
Amenities include a flushing porcelain toilet and sink in our “potty house,” with an outdoor hot-water shower coming soon to make your stay even more comfortable.
Come unwind, enjoy the scenery, and experience the charm of farm life. 🚜✨
Check out some of our live music that we offer, too!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Shire Farm
8. Shire Farm
100%
(1)
47mi from Bad Axe · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
4.5 acres of old farm land. Sits in front of a productive corn/soybean field. Tiny house being built along with a small garden that is the beginning of a permaculture food forest.
The area is filled with opportunity to explore including 15 minutes to Lake Huron beaches, Black River Kayaking (launch site 5 minutes), hiking trails, State parks, National forest, historic Yale and Croswell, u-pick farms and orchards, abundant wildlife and natural landscape. There is a small motorcycle track on the property as well and riders are welcome.
This is strictly rustic camping on your own, I live in the tiny house and you are able to choose your site anywhere on the property. There are no facilities for use at all. You are responsible to bring everything needed. No more than 2 nights are allowed. 1 tent per site no more than 4 people to a tent, Extra persons is another site and limited to one tent and 4 people. No limit on number of sites. There are residential homes and quiet time is strictly 10pm until 8am, Fires are allowed. All garbage and waste must be removed and will be charged for failure of properly removing any garbage and waste.
Pets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
98% (115) • 99 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Bad Axe
Step Back in Time with Us!
1. Step Back in Time with Us!
98%
(66)
35mi from Bad Axe · 7 sites
Our beautiful, 10-acre grounds include wooded and grassy areas, 14 different gardens, bridges, boardwalks, swings and benches, walking trails, and 17 historic buildings.
Visit the beautiful Loop Harrison Mansion, General Store, one-room schoolhouse, Banner Cabin, our historic church and train depot, the hearse shed that houses our antique wooden hearse, and more.
Wildlife and nature abound. Our peaceful and private grounds will be your camping oasis. Within walking distance of beautiful Lake Huron with its beaches and marina and parks, plus the Port Sanilac Lighthouse (tours available on summer Fridays), and several bars and restaurants.
Check out our Farmers' Market on Fridays and catch a live play at the 150-year-old Barn Theatre. Take a guided tour of the beautiful Loop-Harrison Mansion, built in 1872. Or hop on a 1917 open-air Model T or horse and carriage for a tour around town.
There is always something happening at the Museum!
Learn more about this land:
RV campers are welcomed to our beautiful 10-acre grounds at the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum. At this time, we do not allow tent campers.
Campers are invited to use our two large communal bonfire pits. Firewood is available for purchase. Advance notice is recommended.
Guest WIFI is available in and near the Mansion but does not reliably connect to our camping areas.
Here you will find beauty, quiet, and privacy. Be sure to wander our brick/stone path and nature trail that combine to make a one-mile walking path around the grounds. You'll enjoy bridges, swings and benches to rest awhile, a boardwalk, a fairy garden, 14 flower gardens, birds and wildlife, and lots more! The path also winds past each of our 17 historic buildings and the 1942 U.S. Army Troop Train.
Tour the beautiful Loop-Harrison Mansion, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022. Enjoy a live performance at the Barn Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings. Take a unique tour of Port Sanilac in our 1917, open-air Model T or horse and carriage.
We are located within walking distance of beautiful Lake Huron, including a lakeside park, beach, harbor, and break wall. Check out the live music at the harbor park every Saturday during the summer months. The historic Port Sanilac Lighthouse (tours offered on Fridays) is also within walking distance, as well as restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Follo us on Facebook at "Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum" for the most up-to-date info on events, etc.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$41
/ night
Camping on our Organic Farm
2. Camping on our Organic Farm
100%
(54)
39mi from Bad Axe · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
WHAT'S NEW ON THE FARM 2025
This year we are expecting a foal (baby horse). The end of April.
We are also milking a family cow for our own milk as well. Her name is Daisy.
We are also bottle feeding two calves at this time.
We will have Great Pyrenees puppies from April through mid July. Come and spend some time with them!
ABOUT DOREEN
I’m an entrepreneur. I’m all about health and taking care of the mind, body and spirit.
I’m an organic farmer, an animal nut, health coach, mindset mentor
and Psych-K facilitator.
I have six children and hosted three foreign exchange students. I love kids, animals (especially horses) and nature. I love anything and everything about health and personal growth and well being.
ABOUT THE FARM
We have a working, organic farm with a lot of animals, however, we also do crops as well. This particular farm is 138 acres with 8 acres of woods. We have working dogs, sheep, cattle, horses, a couple goatsWe have some super great animals. Most of which are very friendly.
You never know what will be available to see on the farm when you visit. We are expecting a foal (baby horse) this summer (2021)
and are already planning for another foal next summer as well. We often have puppies as well and sometimes we have to bottle feed lambs. There's never a dull moment.
Our farm is unique in the way of having a very positive VIBE to it. The energy is awesome! It's really a space of tranquility and healing if you allow yourself to go there.
After hosting with air bnb for a little over a year now, we decided to give this a try as well. We love hosting people and having them come to the farm and enjoy our way of life. It also helps to have a supplemental income as having and running a small family farm isn't very sustainable. Typically there's off the farm jobs to help pay for the farm life. It's a crazy equation. Small family farms are far and few between. Please support your local farmer if possible! It is greatly appreciated!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$30
/ night
Morgan's Place
3. Morgan's Place
92%
(13)
46mi from Bad Axe · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Morgan's Place is a nonprofit campground serving people who have been injured in traumatic accidents to full recovery. We also offer Hipcamp stays and Airbnb rentals so our visitors who are in recovery do not have to pay out of pocket during their stay if they cannot. We located on 37 beautiful acres outside of Millington, Michigan and only 15 minutes from Frankenmuth and Birch Run. We have hiking trails, little goats, chickens, fishing, kayak rental and/or drop off/pick up at Cass River, and offer yoga classes, karaoke on certain nights, and blacksmithing demonstrations! There is a 4 person camper on site to rent if needed or we offer water/electric and tent sites too just ask.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
The Center of Michigan's Thumb
4. The Center of Michigan's Thumb
7.4mi from Bad Axe · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2-acre field set up with sun shade sails and cooled by evening breezes, with picnic tables and fire pits available. A larger central fire pit is provided for group parties or reunions.
Tent campsites are nearby under the trees for added privacy. This site can be used as a starting point to tour all three sides of the Thumb, as it is centrally located. Porta-potties, and trash pickup are available.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
One pond west
5. One pond west
40mi from Bad Axe · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
4o acres woods with pond and mowed area around the pond numerous walking trails through woods. Plenty of wildlife deer, turkeys, ground hogs, coons, squirrels even the flying kind. Fishing and hiking welcome. 7 miles from Lake Huron (Lexington) and all that it has to offer. Utvs are legal on dirt roads with permits and there is a nice nature preserve 240 acres? About 11 miles away. The driveway into the campsite can get muddy with big rains, sites are 1/2 mile from m90
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Grassy Woods Edge
6. Grassy Woods Edge
94%
(8)
44mi from Bad Axe · 1 site
Learn more about this land:🏕 Private quiet camping on maintained grass alongside of 8 acre woods. 🌟 Great night sky View overlooks farm fields. 10 minutes ftom Frankenmuth. 10 minutes from kayak launch to Cass River. 25 minutes from Bay City downtown river front with entertainment and street dining.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Wild Wind Sanctuary Camping
7. Wild Wind Sanctuary Camping
46mi from Bad Axe · 45 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our small farm retreat—a peaceful, park-like setting with wide open grassy areas, mature trees, and stunning sunrise and sunset views that never get old. 🌅🌳 Wander through the orchard, relax under the trees, or gather in the barn, which hosts entertainment, weddings, and occasional music festivals.
Guests can enjoy a cozy fire pit, and well-behaved pets on leash are welcome. Generators are allowed if needed. Breakfast is also available to start your day right. ☕🥞
Amenities include a flushing porcelain toilet and sink in our “potty house,” with an outdoor hot-water shower coming soon to make your stay even more comfortable.
Come unwind, enjoy the scenery, and experience the charm of farm life. 🚜✨
Check out some of our live music that we offer, too!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Shire Farm
8. Shire Farm
100%
(1)
47mi from Bad Axe · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
4.5 acres of old farm land. Sits in front of a productive corn/soybean field. Tiny house being built along with a small garden that is the beginning of a permaculture food forest.
The area is filled with opportunity to explore including 15 minutes to Lake Huron beaches, Black River Kayaking (launch site 5 minutes), hiking trails, State parks, National forest, historic Yale and Croswell, u-pick farms and orchards, abundant wildlife and natural landscape. There is a small motorcycle track on the property as well and riders are welcome.
This is strictly rustic camping on your own, I live in the tiny house and you are able to choose your site anywhere on the property. There are no facilities for use at all. You are responsible to bring everything needed. No more than 2 nights are allowed. 1 tent per site no more than 4 people to a tent, Extra persons is another site and limited to one tent and 4 people. No limit on number of sites. There are residential homes and quiet time is strictly 10pm until 8am, Fires are allowed. All garbage and waste must be removed and will be charged for failure of properly removing any garbage and waste.
Pets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Douglas
October 2025
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
We recommend it although not highly. Kind of a cool setting if you’re into old timey museum type places. It’s great for a quick stopover point. Location was nice, we were the only people there (late season trip) so it was very quiet. Port Sanilac is a great little town.
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Dirk & Michelle
September 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Nice open mowed spot on a big piece of farm land full of diverse flowering grasses and native plants. Jeffrey is very responsive, accommodating and personable. Enjoyed our stay.
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Joe
September 2025
Tent
Had a wonderful stay on Doreen's farm. Great spot and great people.
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Matthew
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Location was peaceful with a beautiful dark night sky full of stars. Small town was close enough for a meal or any last minute purchases.
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Mark
September 2025
31 ft travel trailer
We had a pleasant and quiet stay. The restrooms were clean, and the historic village was interesting. We had a little trouble hooking up to the 20 amp electrical service, but Dan was quick to help with a solution. We would certainly recommend this listing.
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Wayne
September 2025
6 ft travel trailer
With pets
Quiet, nearest neighbor was 80 yards away. This is like a miniature greenfield village. It is clean and well kept, with fun little walking trails to explore. For an additional fee you can have a guided tour of the historic buildings onsite. I had a wonderful time!
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Jema
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Wonderful venue!! We didn’t realize until we arrived, this is not a “campground“ but a historical village, and you camp on their grounds. The only negative would be that there’s no shower, but that was not a big deal. We went to a play at The Barn Theater onsite - perfect for us theater folk!
We were tempted to leave a bad review so we could have the place to ourselves, but that wouldn’t be fair!! Quiet, beautiful, lots of things to do in the area - what’s not to love?!!
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Chris
August 2025
30 ft Class C
Group trip
Quiet lovely tranquil surrounded by woodland, hosts were very welcoming and checked to see if we needed anything, would definitely come back again.
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Randy
August 2025
18 ft campervan
It was flat and grassy. Also very quiet. Nice bathhouse. Convenient to town
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Christopher & Elaine
July 2025
12 ft travel trailer
With pets
Our second stay at the property and as good as ever. We arrived a bit late so we didn’t meet our Host however she provided all the info we required. The site is really amazing with clusters of refurbished heritage buildings. We felt safe and had access to washroom facilities (no showers) which was very convenient. We highly recommend a stay
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Theodore
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
We highly recommend this place to everyone. Such a beautiful property filled with an abundance of wildlife. We had such a relaxing, and good time, over the 4th of July weekend. Our host was so accommodating and kind. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of heaven with us. You are the best!!
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Miguel
July 2025
36 ft toy hauler
Beautiful location and great atmosphere, I'll definitely be going back.
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Lisa
June 2025
25 ft Class C
We stayed here on our way through Michigan to explore the Great Lakes. We arrived in the rain an hour before closing and Dan advised us to not park where we were assigned (electric site) due to potentially getting stuck in the wet grass. We didn’t really need power (donated the payment) and were able to park in the driveway for the evening and walk into town when the rain stopped. We walked by the marina and stopped at Alli’s for a drink and great conversation with the bar tender. It’s a must visit if in the area. It was a Really rainy night, but we enjoyed a peaceful stay!
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Kristen
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Camping on our Organic Farm
Doreen and Pat were such friendly people, and we got to check out the farm! There were puppies that my son was obsessed with, and we were just really grateful for how kind and amazing our hosts were.
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Amanda
May 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With kids
Fun time with family! Land is on a public museum site, there were clean bathrooms available and easy set up and access. Fun variation to camping!
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Mike
May 2025
26 ft Class C
With pets
Private camping with 20 amp outlet in a historic museum coupled with short walk to Lake Huron made a relaxing 2 day trip. Dan was helpful pointing out site, electric and offered firewood for a small donation. Great to see a smaller MI town do so much too preserve history back to mid 1800s. Well worth 2 days.
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Karen
April 2025
28 ft Class C
With pets
Morgan’s Place was the perfect spot for us to spend a night, and explore Frankenmuth. The property is well kept, the porta john was pristine, and Carey (and family) were attentive hosts! 5 stars!!
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Patrick
November 2024
16 ft travel trailer
Fantastic experience staying at a very unique site. Great spot under the stars near the campfire site. Plenty of places to explore. We toured the mansion on property and walked the path through the historic village. Later we walked the path around the property. Dan was there when we arrived and helped us to our site. We had the whole place to ourselves at night. Very clean bathroom on property if needed. Great experience and I would highly recommend.
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Richard
October 2024
26 ft toy hauler
Suited us very well. For public museum with a Halloween Venture for kids, that was an enjoyable party. Never a noisy day and peaceful nights. The visitors were pleasantly talkative with input of the Port Sanilac history. Google Maps sent us in the wrong direction but phone call to our host directed to and met us on the grounds.
I hope to be back next fall.
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