The best family-friendly campgrounds near Big Rapids, Michigan

If you're looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Big Rapids, Michigan, Hipcamp has over 110 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $25 per night and an average price of $35 per night, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area, like Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), and Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp (97 reviews), have been highly recommended by fellow campers. Popular amenities at these campsites include showers, potable water, and campfires, while popular activities include wildlife watching, wind sports, and fall fun.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for a family-friendly camping experience near Big Rapids, Michigan, Hipcamp has over 110 options for you to choose from. With options as low as $25 per night and an average price of $35 per night, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Some of the top campsites in the area, like Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), and Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp (97 reviews), have been highly recommended by fellow campers. Popular amenities at these campsites include showers, potable water, and campfires, while popular activities include wildlife watching, wind sports, and fall fun.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

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45mi from Big Rapids · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Twin Lake, MI

40 acre secluded wood lot providing tent, RV, and cabin camping. 10 miles from Lake Michigan public beaches. 5 miles from Michigan’s Adventure amusement park. 4 miles from Thunderbird Raceway 2 miles from US 31 expressway. 3 miles from shopping, bars and restaurants. 1 mile from public golf course. 5 miles from downtown Muskegon. 8 miles from Lake Express cross lake ferry terminal. 10 miles from Winter Sports Complex at Muskegon State Park Firewood provided

2. Provision Family Farms

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(152)

10mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · White Cloud, MI

Nestled in Manistee National Forest is a family farm. Trailheads lead to hundreds of miles of public two-track, and the woods roll between oak/maple/beech and aspen/birch. On the farm is a 20 acre lake with a floating island, tent sites, and healthy ecosystems with plenty of wildlife.Our farm pastures pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry, investing in our dirt and our neighbors. We are provision family farms because we provide for our animals even as we are provided for. Drop on in at the house and we may have time for a little tour.In the woods is a small composting toilet, but you're welcome to fertilize our pastures anytime. There's also a shower available in the house.The best time to visit Michigan forests is in October when the leaves turn color and the nights are cool. The mosquitoes are done for the winter and the air is brisk.

3. PV's Campground and Resort

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21mi from Big Rapids · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · White Cloud, MI

We sit on over 50 acres that has been in our family for over 40 years.

4. Chippewa Henge Camp

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43mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Mount Pleasant, MI

One acre swimming pond with multiple rustic campsites, common areas include the beach and group firepit. 122 acres with long entrance drive that situates campers next to "Lake Leland" as we refer to the pond. Absolutely no Glass permitted on property! Generators are permitted. A creek crosses the back portion of the property with several trails intersecting.

5. Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

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39mi from Big Rapids · 49 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wellston, MI

Gearing up for our 5th season as the new owners of The Sportsman's Port. We have made many updates and will continue to do so. We take pride in a clean bath house, and want everyone to have a great time at our campground. Sometimes it's crazy booked up and other times it may just be you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will answer them as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting lots of new faces and hopefully starting family traditions for you and yours. We have spacious sites that are all different shapes and sizes. Depending on the site it may have 20/30/50 amp service depending on the site. There are currently only three that have 50 amp service. Also some sites have a septic hookup. Water fill station is located near the bathhouse. There is a private dump station also available for use just ask.

6. Doriath Springs

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12mi from Big Rapids · 6 sites · Tents · Hersey, MI

Doriath Springs is a family homestead committed to peace path revolution. Learn more about this land: Doriath Springs feels magical! Doriath Springs is a small 5+ acre family homestead dedicated to environmental sustainability and peace path revolution. Easy arrival by the Muskegon River, the Pere Marquette Bike Trail, or highway M-10. Space for tent camping along the river in the sun or by the creek in the forest. Rustic outhouse. Pets are welcome as long as they are kept leashed and supervised at all times. 1-4 minute walk from parking to sites. Please Leave No Trace: Leave the land, creek, and river as it is when you arrived as much as possible. Moving rocks, digging holes, and cutting live trees is not allowed because it disturbs the ecosystem that the bugs, fish, water fowl, birds of prey, and all the other critters rely on. You are responsible for taking all of your garbage with you when you check out.

7. Hen and Hive Provisions

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32mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cedar Springs, MI

We are a small bio-dynamic farm situated on 10 acres in West Michigan. the land has small diverse eco-systems. Open meadows with large White pine to dense woods to the back of the property. We have a small diverse fiber herd of Jacob sheep and Nigora Goats along with some heritage Breed chickens including 1 Rooster who watches over the flock. A small group of Cayuga duck work their pest control magic as the snoodle around the entire property. These ducks go everywhere! There are also 2 barn cats, that might visit your camp site if you are traveling without dogs. we also host group of 24 Bee Hives. On the farm we grow a variety of veggies, flowers and Medicinals. We have plots of native woodland medicinals and a variety of other Perennials and Medicinals including Hemp and Cannabis on a very small scale. Everything is grown organically. Sorry, No children under 10 We are also close to the Red Flannel Gun club, quite a bit of the time we hear guns. We are also very close to the Cedar Chase Golf Course if you like golf. Hen and Hive Provisions makes a small collection of Honeys, medicine and full-Spectrum Aromatherapy CBD Topicals that we sell locally and at seasonal markets. Email henandhiveprovisions@gmail.com for a full product list + price list. We hope you’ll come for a visit, we would love to meet you! 💗✨🌈

8. Sherman City Acres

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20mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Barryton, MI

We are a family that love being outdoors and exploring along the river. And our farm has so many beautiful locations along the Chippewa River to relax and get a fresh perspective on life or just enjoy a cookout with our friends. And we are looking to share our love of the outdoors with others by making it accessible as campsites where people can make new memories and get a literal breath of fresh air :)

Camper favorites near Big Rapids

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Chippewa Henge Camp

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(56)

43mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Mount Pleasant, MI

One acre swimming pond with multiple rustic campsites, common areas include the beach and group firepit. 122 acres with long entrance drive that situates campers next to "Lake Leland" as we refer to the pond. Absolutely no Glass permitted on property! Generators are permitted. A creek crosses the back portion of the property with several trails intersecting.

Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

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(168)

39mi from Big Rapids · 49 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wellston, MI

Gearing up for our 5th season as the new owners of The Sportsman's Port. We have made many updates and will continue to do so. We take pride in a clean bath house, and want everyone to have a great time at our campground. Sometimes it's crazy booked up and other times it may just be you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will answer them as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting lots of new faces and hopefully starting family traditions for you and yours. We have spacious sites that are all different shapes and sizes. Depending on the site it may have 20/30/50 amp service depending on the site. There are currently only three that have 50 amp service. Also some sites have a septic hookup. Water fill station is located near the bathhouse. There is a private dump station also available for use just ask.

Doriath Springs

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(154)

12mi from Big Rapids · 6 sites · Tents · Hersey, MI

Doriath Springs is a family homestead committed to peace path revolution. Learn more about this land: Doriath Springs feels magical! Doriath Springs is a small 5+ acre family homestead dedicated to environmental sustainability and peace path revolution. Easy arrival by the Muskegon River, the Pere Marquette Bike Trail, or highway M-10. Space for tent camping along the river in the sun or by the creek in the forest. Rustic outhouse. Pets are welcome as long as they are kept leashed and supervised at all times. 1-4 minute walk from parking to sites. Please Leave No Trace: Leave the land, creek, and river as it is when you arrived as much as possible. Moving rocks, digging holes, and cutting live trees is not allowed because it disturbs the ecosystem that the bugs, fish, water fowl, birds of prey, and all the other critters rely on. You are responsible for taking all of your garbage with you when you check out.

Hen and Hive Provisions

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(170)

32mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cedar Springs, MI

We are a small bio-dynamic farm situated on 10 acres in West Michigan. the land has small diverse eco-systems. Open meadows with large White pine to dense woods to the back of the property. We have a small diverse fiber herd of Jacob sheep and Nigora Goats along with some heritage Breed chickens including 1 Rooster who watches over the flock. A small group of Cayuga duck work their pest control magic as the snoodle around the entire property. These ducks go everywhere! There are also 2 barn cats, that might visit your camp site if you are traveling without dogs. we also host group of 24 Bee Hives. On the farm we grow a variety of veggies, flowers and Medicinals. We have plots of native woodland medicinals and a variety of other Perennials and Medicinals including Hemp and Cannabis on a very small scale. Everything is grown organically. Sorry, No children under 10 We are also close to the Red Flannel Gun club, quite a bit of the time we hear guns. We are also very close to the Cedar Chase Golf Course if you like golf. Hen and Hive Provisions makes a small collection of Honeys, medicine and full-Spectrum Aromatherapy CBD Topicals that we sell locally and at seasonal markets. Email henandhiveprovisions@gmail.com for a full product list + price list. We hope you’ll come for a visit, we would love to meet you! 💗✨🌈

Sherman City Acres

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(107)

20mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Barryton, MI

We are a family that love being outdoors and exploring along the river. And our farm has so many beautiful locations along the Chippewa River to relax and get a fresh perspective on life or just enjoy a cookout with our friends. And we are looking to share our love of the outdoors with others by making it accessible as campsites where people can make new memories and get a literal breath of fresh air :)

Stories from the community

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Amanda

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

This Lil’ cabin was such a wonderful stay after a day of hiking nearby trails! It had all the creature comforts needed to keep warm, heat up water for cocoa, and the cleanest porta john nearby! The host was very kind and gracious with lit lamps to find the bathroom. We definitely plan to be back in the future!

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Singer

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

The cabin was so adorable and it was perfectly warm all night with the little wood stove. Beds were comfortable and I usually have back pain but no issue with the mattresses! The property was beautiful and the host was so kind, he gave is a tour of the cabin and showed us how everything worked, in the morning my dad wanted to see the other cabin and he gave us a mini tour of that one as well. They have a dog on the property but he's super sweet, no barking heard at all. Lovely fall colors and just 15 minutes away from the Muskegon state park off lake Michigan (highly recommend for hikes or picnic). Would come again!

Daniel

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

Ed’s Grand Cabin was just what we needed for a weekend getaway! The wood stove kept the cabin nice and warm as we had some cold weather and even a little bit of snow as the winter season approaches. It was a nice, quiet space to relax, cook, and enjoy a fire inside and outside the cabin. We enjoyed a walk on the well maintained trails around the property! Definitely would return in the future!

Faith

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

Spent the weekend at Ed's with my boyfriend during late October, when the leaves were changing. We were looking for a cozy getaway in the woods, and his cabin/land MORE than delivered. His cabin was stocked with everything (+ some) to keep us entertained, while locking ourselves away from the hustle and bustle of weekly work. Fortunately, we didn't get much cell service here, which gave us the opportunity to be fully disconnected. We filled our days hiking his many trails scattered throughout his beautiful woods, and tending to the outside fire ring and maintaining the fire in the mini wood stove in the cabin. Ed's cabin provided us with the most relaxing weekend and we cannot recommend it enough if you're needing a weekend to slow down, pause, and reflect on your never-ending To-Do list. We will certainly be back in the future! Thank you Ed, for creating such a space like "Dalton Traders Lil' Cabin" for people like us, to enjoy the beautiful luxury of being able to immerse ourselves in the great outdoors.

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Austin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Doriath Springs

Very scenic, easy to access and clean. Highly recommend

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MICHAEL

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Hen and Hive Provisions

The layout of the campsites is very privately cozy and well maintained. Nicely flat ground areas for tents, and many opportunities for hammock spaces in the area. The evening solar lights keep the sites well-lit and very inviting. The campfire kettle rings and swivel grill are very functional for camp cooking. The hobby farm animals are very entertaining to watch, and it was very fun to help Pamela feed them during their feeding schedules. The composting toilet is very clean and well kept. Cellular service is very limited, but accessible north near the farm and south near the property line. Many supplies were available in addition to the site bookings and were greatly appreciated. I will definitely be returning :)

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Bryan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

It was a great campsite. Great hosts. I would book again.

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Denisse

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

It was very private and secluded. I really enjoyed being out in nature.

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Tiffany

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Sherman City Acres

Beautiful space — relaxing and fun! It was nice to have seclusion! *dog friendly — but close to a road with fast moving traffic.

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Mariel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

The camp spot on Luke's farm was lovely. While we requested the kayaks for their pond, we did not end up using them. The space was very private. We had a little trouble getting to the space as the direction listed in the booking did not land you immediately into the space, but more like adjacent. We arrived late and it was dark out so we had a tough time knowing where to turn, there was very little signage to indicate where exactly to go, and we did not have the best cell service. We made it to their farm and we were given a map. Overall, i would stay there again and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful time out in nature. The views of the autumn foliage were abundant. Thank you!

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Riva

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

Ed's property was a welcomed retreat during autumn in Michigan. I stayed with my 7 year old and infant and we were delighted with the Grand Cabin. The play structure on the property (built by Ed!) was a major highlight for my 7 year old. We wish we could have stayed longer! The cabin has string lights and lanterns for light, wood stove for heat, and plenty of blankets. We were very cozy on a mild Fall night.

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Sandra

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Great little campground, nothing fancy but everything was clean and well kept. The host was great and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Checked in with us to make sure everything was going good. Definitely planning to go back.

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Minli

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hen and Hive Provisions

It’s such a lovely place to stay for the weekend! I really enjoyed feeding and brushing the goats. I also got some eggs and honey there—loved them! I didn’t meet Pamela since she was away, but Mason was very nice and welcoming.

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Emily

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

This place was gorgeous, and it had everything we needed.

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Kevin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

Very peaceful and serene land, the property couldn’t be set up better away from everything no distractions just you and nature will definitely be going again!

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Emma

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

Gorgeous! Comes with everything you might need to relax and unplug. I am already counting down the days we can come back!

Larissa

October 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Hen and Hive Provisions

Camping here was exactly what I needed. Superb hospitality, beautiful grounds, and lots of privacy. Thanks so much for creating such a beautiful place of respite for a weary soul!

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Chloe

September 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Hen and Hive Provisions

The most magical experience! had the land all to myself for the night, got to hang out with the sweetest animals and enjoy the peaceful woods! Pamela was very helpful and communicative, she had super friendly and welcoming farm hands as well! (Amazing honey and lip balms) Will definitely be back soon, thank you so much! 🤎🏕️🚐

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matt

September 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

The site were clean and the campgrounds setup was done well.

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Marco

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Dalton Traders Tents RV's Cabins

The lil cabin was excellent. Nice, clean and quiet. Area was well maintained and it is a perfect little spot. Ed was fantastic! He guided us in and gave us a walkthrough of the cabin.