- Ranch Camping
The best ranch camping near Big Rapids
93% (148) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Big Rapids
Provision Family Farms
1. Provision Family Farms
97%
(153)
10mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Endless Adventure
2. Endless Adventure
94%
(18)
33mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy a slice of heaven with the richest joys of Michigan, all in one place. Swim, soak in the hot tub or indoor pool (pending construction), meet the floofiest kitties and witness the miracles of a natural ecosystem.
Butterflies
Wildflowers
Kindness
Grounding
Peacocks
Chickens
Egrets
Herons
Diving Birds
Barn and shed style cabins (not empty, but they have room to fit some camp beds inside) no utilities.
Cement camper pad (hookups not guaranteed, last we checked electrical worked but other utilities not available) .
Put your tent anywhere near a labeled campsite sign (or in a secluded area if campsite signs are not available).
And so so much more!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
Lair of Liz
3. Lair of Liz
80%
(5)
13mi from Big Rapids · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to nature and embrace the spirit of freedom at our hippie campground. Nestled in the heart of the wilderness, our eco-friendly retreat offers a serene getaway with a touch of bohemian charm. Unwind in our communal spaces, participate in creative workshops, and connect with like-minded travelers. Our campground is the perfect sanctuary for those looking to explore, create, and live harmoniously with the earth. Join us for an experience that celebrates peace, love, and the great outdoors.
Learn more about this land:
As a relaxed naturalist, I'm developing this wooded land into an Intentional community. Although there's no running water, ample water storage and bottled water are available. The terrain is hilly and scenic, offering abundant wildlife and hiking. Pets may be off-leash if supervised. Bonfires are permitted in fire rings, but caution is advised. Feel free to bring ATVs and dirt bikes for trail riding. Generators are allowed, and bonfire wood is provided, so there's no need to bring your own. Should you choose to camp outside designated sites, please clean up the area. Respect for others is paramount in this non-judgmental space, and mutual respect is expected. The campground welcomes tobacco and marijuana use; however, please dispose of all filters properly. The night sky here is a must-see, with stunning stars. Children are welcome but must always be accompanied by an adult. There's a gas station and dollar general less than 5 minutes away!!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Black Oak Ranch
4. Black Oak Ranch
19mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites
Escape to 40 peaceful acres of forest and meadow at Black Oak Ranch in Le Roy, Michigan. This off-grid retreat offers total privacy and space to unwind under open skies. Perfect for self-contained campers who love simplicity, nature, and solitude.
Explore wooded trails, sip your morning coffee to birdsong, and stargaze by the campfire at night. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water, so come prepared to camp responsibly and leave no trace.
If you’re seeking quiet, wild beauty and true unplugged camping — this is it.
Pets
from
$40
/ night
Deadwood Gulch
5. Deadwood Gulch
22mi from Big Rapids · 6 sites
Surrounded by the sounds of nature and the peacefulness of the great outdoors, our property offers 20 acres of pure relaxation. Enjoy a beautiful mix of forest, wetland, and open space, with gorgeous views in every direction. Whether you’re exploring the woods, watching wildlife, or simply soaking in the quiet, this is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Fresh Eggs Available
*Coming Soon*
Goat Milk Products
Fresh Goat Milk (Donation Only)
Goat Milk Soap
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$18
/ night
The Ramblin Ranch
6. The Ramblin Ranch
38mi from Big Rapids · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Come see our hobby farm with young growth forests for excellent wildlife spotting. Wake up with deer and turkeys walking around the food plots or take a stroll down to our creek to watch the Salmon and steelhead run for the spawn. You are truly part of nature on this unique property nestled in the heart of Oceana County. Only 15 minutes from White river, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, trailhead for ORV’s or 10,000’s of acres of Manistee National Forests.
Pets
Campfires
from
$48
/ night
Lavender-Buzzed
7. Lavender-Buzzed
43mi from Big Rapids · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Take a lil trip
off the main drag (Old 27/Clare Avenue)
down a rugged dirt-road,
between the woods and land ,
lies …….LAVENDER~BUZZED !!!!
a Lil Lush Garden of Home-Grown
Earth~Food …….”Edible-Medicinal Lavender”
Entwined in the surroundings of Lavender, are the Natural-and Organic Meadows of :
Whispering-Wildflowers
Sun-Soaked Sunflowers
Walnut Trees and the pure “awwwe” of the
Wilde Wilderness of Wildlife just passing thru ….along their way
BOOK
HEALING EXPERIENCES!!!
Mediation
Reiki-Relaxation Technique
Whole body Rub Down
Reflexology,
Sound Bath
Herbal Soaking Spa
BOOK
EXCURSIONS!!!
Pick Up/Drop Off access to private beaches rivers waterways for all of your water enjoyments like canoeing kayaking and paddle boarding
BOOK
NATURE TO NURTURE ADVENTURES and TOURS
Hiking Biking Walking Two Tracking, Side-By Side Trails
Amish Country Backroad Beauty
Quiet Fishing Trip Destinations
BOOK
SUNRISE-SUNSET risings and settings too
I’m a life long resident in the know of Harrison’s Hidden Gems
A GIG GIRL making her own way in this fucked up world while having a blast
Come Stay and Play in the Wilde 🦋
Have a HapPy Stay
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Back Road Ranch
8. Back Road Ranch
100%
(6)
49mi from Big Rapids · 1 site · Tent, RV
Backroad Ranch is a private 4 site RV campground. Newly built in 2024 on 5 acre of beautiful woods. It was designed as a group camp for families and friends to camp together with a common area firepit for all 4 sites. Pets are welcome and lots of room to play. Located in the middle of the woods helps guests connect with nature, and walking the woods around camp is welcome. Plenty of parking for trailers and toys for those who have "dune toys". Located just a few minutes from the Silver lake sand dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, Little sable point lighthouse and Silver Lake state park. Don't forget to enjoy the bright stars at night from the Ranch.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$228
/ night
93% (148) • 30 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Big Rapids
Provision Family Farms
1. Provision Family Farms
97%
(153)
10mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Endless Adventure
2. Endless Adventure
94%
(18)
33mi from Big Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy a slice of heaven with the richest joys of Michigan, all in one place. Swim, soak in the hot tub or indoor pool (pending construction), meet the floofiest kitties and witness the miracles of a natural ecosystem.
Butterflies
Wildflowers
Kindness
Grounding
Peacocks
Chickens
Egrets
Herons
Diving Birds
Barn and shed style cabins (not empty, but they have room to fit some camp beds inside) no utilities.
Cement camper pad (hookups not guaranteed, last we checked electrical worked but other utilities not available) .
Put your tent anywhere near a labeled campsite sign (or in a secluded area if campsite signs are not available).
And so so much more!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$24
/ night
Lair of Liz
3. Lair of Liz
80%
(5)
13mi from Big Rapids · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape to nature and embrace the spirit of freedom at our hippie campground. Nestled in the heart of the wilderness, our eco-friendly retreat offers a serene getaway with a touch of bohemian charm. Unwind in our communal spaces, participate in creative workshops, and connect with like-minded travelers. Our campground is the perfect sanctuary for those looking to explore, create, and live harmoniously with the earth. Join us for an experience that celebrates peace, love, and the great outdoors.
Learn more about this land:
As a relaxed naturalist, I'm developing this wooded land into an Intentional community. Although there's no running water, ample water storage and bottled water are available. The terrain is hilly and scenic, offering abundant wildlife and hiking. Pets may be off-leash if supervised. Bonfires are permitted in fire rings, but caution is advised. Feel free to bring ATVs and dirt bikes for trail riding. Generators are allowed, and bonfire wood is provided, so there's no need to bring your own. Should you choose to camp outside designated sites, please clean up the area. Respect for others is paramount in this non-judgmental space, and mutual respect is expected. The campground welcomes tobacco and marijuana use; however, please dispose of all filters properly. The night sky here is a must-see, with stunning stars. Children are welcome but must always be accompanied by an adult. There's a gas station and dollar general less than 5 minutes away!!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Black Oak Ranch
4. Black Oak Ranch
19mi from Big Rapids · 3 sites
Escape to 40 peaceful acres of forest and meadow at Black Oak Ranch in Le Roy, Michigan. This off-grid retreat offers total privacy and space to unwind under open skies. Perfect for self-contained campers who love simplicity, nature, and solitude.
Explore wooded trails, sip your morning coffee to birdsong, and stargaze by the campfire at night. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water, so come prepared to camp responsibly and leave no trace.
If you’re seeking quiet, wild beauty and true unplugged camping — this is it.
Pets
from
$40
/ night
Deadwood Gulch
5. Deadwood Gulch
22mi from Big Rapids · 6 sites
Surrounded by the sounds of nature and the peacefulness of the great outdoors, our property offers 20 acres of pure relaxation. Enjoy a beautiful mix of forest, wetland, and open space, with gorgeous views in every direction. Whether you’re exploring the woods, watching wildlife, or simply soaking in the quiet, this is the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.
Fresh Eggs Available
*Coming Soon*
Goat Milk Products
Fresh Goat Milk (Donation Only)
Goat Milk Soap
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$18
/ night
The Ramblin Ranch
6. The Ramblin Ranch
38mi from Big Rapids · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Come see our hobby farm with young growth forests for excellent wildlife spotting. Wake up with deer and turkeys walking around the food plots or take a stroll down to our creek to watch the Salmon and steelhead run for the spawn. You are truly part of nature on this unique property nestled in the heart of Oceana County. Only 15 minutes from White river, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, trailhead for ORV’s or 10,000’s of acres of Manistee National Forests.
Pets
Campfires
from
$48
/ night
Lavender-Buzzed
7. Lavender-Buzzed
43mi from Big Rapids · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Take a lil trip
off the main drag (Old 27/Clare Avenue)
down a rugged dirt-road,
between the woods and land ,
lies …….LAVENDER~BUZZED !!!!
a Lil Lush Garden of Home-Grown
Earth~Food …….”Edible-Medicinal Lavender”
Entwined in the surroundings of Lavender, are the Natural-and Organic Meadows of :
Whispering-Wildflowers
Sun-Soaked Sunflowers
Walnut Trees and the pure “awwwe” of the
Wilde Wilderness of Wildlife just passing thru ….along their way
BOOK
HEALING EXPERIENCES!!!
Mediation
Reiki-Relaxation Technique
Whole body Rub Down
Reflexology,
Sound Bath
Herbal Soaking Spa
BOOK
EXCURSIONS!!!
Pick Up/Drop Off access to private beaches rivers waterways for all of your water enjoyments like canoeing kayaking and paddle boarding
BOOK
NATURE TO NURTURE ADVENTURES and TOURS
Hiking Biking Walking Two Tracking, Side-By Side Trails
Amish Country Backroad Beauty
Quiet Fishing Trip Destinations
BOOK
SUNRISE-SUNSET risings and settings too
I’m a life long resident in the know of Harrison’s Hidden Gems
A GIG GIRL making her own way in this fucked up world while having a blast
Come Stay and Play in the Wilde 🦋
Have a HapPy Stay
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$20
/ night
Back Road Ranch
8. Back Road Ranch
100%
(6)
49mi from Big Rapids · 1 site · Tent, RV
Backroad Ranch is a private 4 site RV campground. Newly built in 2024 on 5 acre of beautiful woods. It was designed as a group camp for families and friends to camp together with a common area firepit for all 4 sites. Pets are welcome and lots of room to play. Located in the middle of the woods helps guests connect with nature, and walking the woods around camp is welcome. Plenty of parking for trailers and toys for those who have "dune toys". Located just a few minutes from the Silver lake sand dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, Little sable point lighthouse and Silver Lake state park. Don't forget to enjoy the bright stars at night from the Ranch.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$228
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jarrett
January 2026
Tent
Very nice farm, family, and campsite. I would recommend buying product too, very tasty. Lots of firewood around, shared bathroom in great condition. Overall would recommend.
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Terri
November 2025
19 ft Class B
With pets
Nice spot with a concrete pad not too far from 31. A bit of road noise, but it quieted down at night. I was there for a quick stay, so, unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to enjoy the trails.
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Bryan
October 2025
Tent
It was a great campsite. Great hosts. I would book again.
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Denisse
October 2025
Tent
It was very private and secluded. I really enjoyed being out in nature.
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Mariel
October 2025
Tent
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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Kevin
October 2025
Tent
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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Shirley
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
This site was a great place to have some peace and quiet while having access to the many activities in the area. Heather was a wonderful host, readily responding to questions and accommodating our needs.
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Elizabeth
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved this camp. We travel with our 3 dogs, and this is the perfect place for them to have their space to romp around. Firewood was at the campsite when we got there, a beautiful lake, and seclusion. We came to area to mountain bike the dragon trail, this camp is a great home base for bikers.
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jessica
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I thoroughly enjoyed camping with family on Scott's land! There are plenty of electricity posts as water outlets all over which is great. He even has wifi which was nice for the kids when they got board. [Kids, their always board even when their not 🤦♀️]
We are already booked for next year, and we look forward to coming back every year 😊
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Michelle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We absolutely loved camping at Back Road Ranch! There was so much space for the kids to play and enjoy nature and it was private so we didn’t have to worry about bothering neighboring campers! The amenities were so nice to have and were so essential for our large group. The host is very responsive and helpful, We look forward to coming back and camping here again next year and definitely recommend camping here! Thanks again Scott!!
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Sabrina
August 2025
35 ft Class C
With kids
The campsites were great, lots of space for the campers as well as additional vehicles or tents. The campsites had shade most of the day which was nice during the hot days. I think it’s good to know that the entrance is off a dirt road but it was easy to find and well marked.
We would stay here again!
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Jenny
August 2025
Tent
We loved our stay! Perfect seclusion at the campsite and brush lake was a great swim spot just down the road! The animals were fun to see around and we appreciated all the free firewood! We’ll be back for sure.
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ISABELLE
August 2025
Tent
Not your typical campground, you’re just staying on a little corner of their property/farm, but it’s super cute and peaceful! The host was very friendly and accommodating. Very quiet and isolated. Would recommend, especially if you don’t mind a bumpy road and hanging out with the farm animals.
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Dustin and Lindsay
August 2025
26 ft Class C
With kids
Great campsite near silver lake with great amenities! Little noisy surroundings at times with the ATVs/dirt bikes riding the trails but I think that is to be expected with the area. Loved having the place to ourselves. Would highly recommend for a large group or multiple families.
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Michael
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Nice private piece of property. It’s clear a lot of thought was put into the layout. Most sites had shade by mid-afternoon, but still open enough for great star gazing at night. Scott was extremely responsive with questions before and during the trip.
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Erin
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Backroad Ranch was wonderful! Lovely property surrounded by 360 woods. Super private, and Scott was very kind and responsive. Has tons of picnic tables and water spigots which were great for our large group, and a nice communal fire pit area. We enjoyed stargazing from the grass opening in the center. Will definitely be back!
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Mike
July 2025
Tent
We had a great time tent camping at the Beaver pond site. It's bare basics but if you're an avid tent camper, you'll know how to make it work. We were happy to have the outhouse offer privacy. The sun setting across the pond was absolutely gorgeous and we took the kayaks out to paddle through the reflection of clouds floating in the water. When the sun was down, out came the fireflies and the stars. At night we were serenaded by coyotes and woke to birdsong. The host was super friendly and helpful, and offered a tour of the cool looking farm, but we had plans to go hiking but next time!
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Andrea
July 2025
15 ft campervan
With pets
This is a beautiful secluded campsite to rest and recharge in nature. No neighbors, no traffic, no nonsense.
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Todd
July 2025
15 ft campervan
With pets
This is an absolutely perfect spot if you want rustic, private camping. Nothing but peace and quiet, and kayaking, and birdsong, and cut firewood. Beautiful views of the sunset across the lake. Lots of trees for shade from early morning sun. Location is great for swimming at Diamond Lake.
Luke was an excellent host and provided plenty of firewood and delivered the kayaks to the site. Plus gave us some fresh meat treats for our dog.
Highly recommend this if you really want to get out into the country.
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Kiki
June 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Heather's land is so quiet and peaceful. We loved the trails and the pond and had a restful few nights. I highly recommend this spot for people who enjoy nature and solitude. Heather is wonderful to work with!
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