The best big rig friendly campgrounds near Brethren, Michigan

Looking for a camping experience near Brethren, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 697 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer a secluded retreat like the Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 reviews or the cozy comfort of the House of Bear with 179 reviews, you'll find something that suits your style. Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews is another popular choice.

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Looking for a camping experience near Brethren, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 697 options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer a secluded retreat like the Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 reviews or the cozy comfort of the House of Bear with 179 reviews, you'll find something that suits your style. Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews is another popular choice.

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1. Deer Run Retreat

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9.6mi from Brethren · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Manistee, MI

Escape the hustle and bustle at Deer Run Retreat, a haven for those seeking tranquility and new memories in the embrace of nature. Here, you can wake up to the sight of deer grazing in the pasture and spend your evenings by the fireplace, gazing up at a sky adorned with countless stars. Our retreat offers a serene environment to unwind and relax, providing a peaceful getaway from the demands of everyday life. Whether you're drawn to the Little River Casino, historic downtown Manistee, or the array of outdoor activities like boating, fishing, tubing, and hiking, you'll find something for everyone in the surrounding area. We provide two gravel pads with full hook-ups for RVs and an additional grassy area with electric and water hook-ups. For those without their camper, we offer the option to rent a beautiful camper on-site. Deer Run Retreat is designed to be family-friendly, creating the perfect backdrop for building lasting memories with your loved ones. Come and rejuvenate at Deer Run Retreat, where the beauty of nature meets the comfort of a welcoming retreat. We can't wait to host your stay!

2. Sandy Fern Campsite

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31mi from Brethren · 1 site · Tent, RV · Baldwin, MI

Our property is 1 acre of land nestled in Baldwin MI. It is filled with white pines and black oak trees. It is walking distance from a swimmable and fishable lake called Rattlesnake Lake. 2 miles away is Idlewild lake with a beach, toilet and wifi. There are hundreds of miles of ORV trails. Our site is 2 miles from downtown Baldwin.

3. The Still Point Farm

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22mi from Brethren · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Thompsonville, MI

The 40-acre property is picturesque with pastures, open fields and pockets of trees. The entire property is encircled by mature pines and hardwoods. Take a stroll through the woods or wander amongst the century old apple trees. Enjoy the stunning views of Turtle Lake Ridge or visit one of the many local attractions that are nearby: Crystal Mountain Resort (9 mi), St. Ambrose Cellars (5 mi), Sleeping Bear Dunes (26 mi), Honor-canoeing (8 mi), Beulah-shopping (10 mi), Frankfort-Lake Michigan (17 mi), Iron Fish Distillery (12 mi), Turtle Lake Campground (3 mi), Blue Bridge Events Centre (13 mi), Traverse City (25 mi). The land is flat and sandy with grassy fields and clusters of trees and forrest areas. For RV camping, there is one location with water and electrical (30 amp). For rustic camping, there are 2 tree-lined acloves to choose from with fire rings and water access a short distance from the sites. Come and ride! The property backs up on 2 sides to State land and the year-round groomed trails are a couple hundred feet from the property line. Whether it is horsepower or horseback, the trails are just steps away. There is plenty of room for parking your trailer and even your horse! Please contact me in advance for day pass or short-term board of your horse. Separate fee from listing. Whatever your plans, we know you will enjoy the serenity of The Still Point! *This is a working horse farm with a barn, horses and paddocks which we kindly ask are off-limits (unless pre-arrangements have been made). Our horses are beautiful to look at, however, some are rescues and we ask that you respect their space and not feed them (allergies/special diets). Also, they sometimes mistake fingers for carrots! Please do not enter or reach into any enclosures. Electric fences in use! Staff and owners will be on-site daily to care for the animals.

4. Sun Retreats Silver Lake

49mi from Brethren · 23 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mears, MI

Discover the unique charm of Sun Retreats Silver Lake, a premier campground that offers an unforgettable adventure just moments away from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This exceptional destination features over 250 spacious RV sites, each equipped with concrete pads, full hookups, and cozy fire rings perfect for roasting s'mores under the starry sky. At Sun Retreats Silver Lake, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. Take a refreshing dip in the inviting pool, unwind in the soothing hot tub, or challenge your friends to a fun game of shuffleboard. For those looking to explore, the surrounding area boasts a variety of attractions, including stunning natural features, swimming holes, and outdoor activities that cater to all interests. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Sun Retreats Silver Lake is the ideal spot for your next camping getaway in West Michigan. Start planning your trip today and experience the endless possibilities that await you!

5. Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

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39mi from Brethren · 250 sites · RVs, Lodging · Traverse City, MI

Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season resort, located just 8 minutes from downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Guests can enjoy camping in tents, RVs, or cabins; planning events like weddings, company meetings and retreats, athletic outings; or outdoor adventures on over 60 kilometers of Timber Ridge-groomed trails and the connecting Vasa trail system. Whether you are a warm-weather fan or a cold-weather fanatic, Timber Ridge can provide you and your family with an entertaining getaway or event experience. Explore our pages to discover all “The Ridge” has to offer. Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season (that means winter too!), family and pet-friendly resort featuring an RV park, cabins, banquet facility, lodge, and miles of gorgeously wooded trails. Guests can enjoy camping in one of our four-season cabins or in their own tent or RV. We offer full hook-ups at all of our sites! While in the park, take advantage of our heated pool, playground, dodgeball court, Jump Pad, outdoor laser tag course, or some of the other amenities we offer.

6. Timberline Campground

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21mi from Brethren · 100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

On the cusp of Crystal Lake, where the Betsie River flows, your Timberline Campground awaits in the place where the heart of the camper glows. The go-to base camp for the expert angler and avid boater, we’re famous for trout and salmon fishing. First-time campers and seasoned explorers drop in as part of a longer Michigan expedition or stay all season. We’re a large campground and spacious, with about every conceivable configuration of RV site you can imagine. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. Our RV sites have water, electric and sewer with pull-throughs, back-ins, and buddy back-ins with 30/50-amp electric service options. We have sites for tenting and a rentable cabin for those who don’t want to rough it. Whatever your camping style, you’ll have easy access to all the good stuff. Our emphasis is on providing all the recreation you could want while you’re at the campgrounds. In fact, plenty of our guests spend their vacations in our heated pools, jamming on the basketball court and hiking around the nearby Michigan beauty. With lots of storage available for boats and RVs, Timberline is the perfect home base for the whole season.

7. Secluded Campsites

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43mi from Brethren · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Paris, MI

Camp Right Across from the Hungerford Recreation Area – Adventure Awaits! Tucked away in nature but just steps from the Hungerford Recreation Area, our campground is a gateway to over 6,500 acres of stunning National Forest land. Whether you're into hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing, there’s a trail (or several!) waiting for you. The area features dedicated trails for bikers and equestrians, clearly marked with blue diamonds and helpful "You Are Here" maps at every junction. We offer six spacious campsites, each equipped with 30 AMP RV hookups — perfect for RVers looking for comfort in the wild. 🌲 Amenities Include: 8 shared water spigots across the property One heated outdoor shower – refresh after a day on the trails Community fire pit for stories and s’mores under the stars Whether you're looking for a base camp for your next outdoor adventure or a peaceful spot to unwind, our campground is the perfect blend of nature and convenience.

8. Michael O.’s Land

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20mi from Brethren · 3 sites · RVs · Buckley, MI

Beautiful farm.. mowed pathway to the woods of 90 acres, nice path for your dog walks or yourselves. Easy access from paved road to your campsite. Water and electric sites.

Camper favorites near Brethren

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Sun Retreats Silver Lake

49mi from Brethren · 23 sites · RVs, Lodging · Mears, MI

Discover the unique charm of Sun Retreats Silver Lake, a premier campground that offers an unforgettable adventure just moments away from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This exceptional destination features over 250 spacious RV sites, each equipped with concrete pads, full hookups, and cozy fire rings perfect for roasting s'mores under the starry sky. At Sun Retreats Silver Lake, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. Take a refreshing dip in the inviting pool, unwind in the soothing hot tub, or challenge your friends to a fun game of shuffleboard. For those looking to explore, the surrounding area boasts a variety of attractions, including stunning natural features, swimming holes, and outdoor activities that cater to all interests. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure, Sun Retreats Silver Lake is the ideal spot for your next camping getaway in West Michigan. Start planning your trip today and experience the endless possibilities that await you!

Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

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39mi from Brethren · 250 sites · RVs, Lodging · Traverse City, MI

Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season resort, located just 8 minutes from downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Guests can enjoy camping in tents, RVs, or cabins; planning events like weddings, company meetings and retreats, athletic outings; or outdoor adventures on over 60 kilometers of Timber Ridge-groomed trails and the connecting Vasa trail system. Whether you are a warm-weather fan or a cold-weather fanatic, Timber Ridge can provide you and your family with an entertaining getaway or event experience. Explore our pages to discover all “The Ridge” has to offer. Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season (that means winter too!), family and pet-friendly resort featuring an RV park, cabins, banquet facility, lodge, and miles of gorgeously wooded trails. Guests can enjoy camping in one of our four-season cabins or in their own tent or RV. We offer full hook-ups at all of our sites! While in the park, take advantage of our heated pool, playground, dodgeball court, Jump Pad, outdoor laser tag course, or some of the other amenities we offer.

Timberline Campground

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21mi from Brethren · 100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

On the cusp of Crystal Lake, where the Betsie River flows, your Timberline Campground awaits in the place where the heart of the camper glows. The go-to base camp for the expert angler and avid boater, we’re famous for trout and salmon fishing. First-time campers and seasoned explorers drop in as part of a longer Michigan expedition or stay all season. We’re a large campground and spacious, with about every conceivable configuration of RV site you can imagine. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. Our RV sites have water, electric and sewer with pull-throughs, back-ins, and buddy back-ins with 30/50-amp electric service options. We have sites for tenting and a rentable cabin for those who don’t want to rough it. Whatever your camping style, you’ll have easy access to all the good stuff. Our emphasis is on providing all the recreation you could want while you’re at the campgrounds. In fact, plenty of our guests spend their vacations in our heated pools, jamming on the basketball court and hiking around the nearby Michigan beauty. With lots of storage available for boats and RVs, Timberline is the perfect home base for the whole season.

Secluded Campsites

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43mi from Brethren · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Paris, MI

Camp Right Across from the Hungerford Recreation Area – Adventure Awaits! Tucked away in nature but just steps from the Hungerford Recreation Area, our campground is a gateway to over 6,500 acres of stunning National Forest land. Whether you're into hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing, there’s a trail (or several!) waiting for you. The area features dedicated trails for bikers and equestrians, clearly marked with blue diamonds and helpful "You Are Here" maps at every junction. We offer six spacious campsites, each equipped with 30 AMP RV hookups — perfect for RVers looking for comfort in the wild. 🌲 Amenities Include: 8 shared water spigots across the property One heated outdoor shower – refresh after a day on the trails Community fire pit for stories and s’mores under the stars Whether you're looking for a base camp for your next outdoor adventure or a peaceful spot to unwind, our campground is the perfect blend of nature and convenience.

Michael O.’s Land

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20mi from Brethren · 3 sites · RVs · Buckley, MI

Beautiful farm.. mowed pathway to the woods of 90 acres, nice path for your dog walks or yourselves. Easy access from paved road to your campsite. Water and electric sites.

Stories from the community

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Tanya

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

What a great time! I went with my friend for a fun birthday weekend. I was so pleasantly surprised at how nice the campground was. We stayed in a yurt, which was so cool. We will be back next year!

Johnie

September 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Secluded Campsites

The main road in (12 Mile Road) was way more rugged than I had expected. That being said, the site was very remote and extremely peaceful. You can probably make it in (as others suggested, come in from the west off Hemlock) with 2WD, but I was glad I had 4WD for peace of mind. Also, the site it beautiful! The electric hookup was super convenient. The shower appeared to be hooked directly to the well water line. However, there was a heater there ready to be installed. We used my solar shower which was decently warm. There are plenty of trails on site and my dog had a blast being off leash the entire week. We did venture into Hungerford for a much longer hike. There was a super nice couple there our first night, but we had the place to ourselves the rest of the week. What a gem of a site. Would love to have a group camp there in the future.

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Yuliya

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

The camping site was wonderful, and the host was great! We loved the horses around, and little barn kittens to play with. The location was perfect. We brought our boats and were able to cruise around Chrystal Lake, and Lake Michigan. The weather was absolutely beautiful!

Melissa

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Secluded Campsites

Super awesome remote camping space. It’s hard to find anything this remote with water and power. Super thrilled and would go back.

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Lydia

August 2025

45 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sandy Fern Campsite

We had an amazing time at sandy fern. The hosts were amazing and we loved all of the activities on sight. There is much to see and do around the area, and everything was perfect. Thank you Charles and Sara!

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dylan

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at The Still Point Farm

This has become my family’s new favorite place to visit of all time. The host is incredible! Not just makes it cozy, but absolutely makes you feel at home. The farm is meticulously maintained, couldnt even find cobwebs in the barn. Horses are super sweet and come ip for lovins. Property is also kept very nicely. No mosquitos at all at the campsite. Host even had a fire set up perfectly in the fire pit when we arrived. Which was incredible because we arrived at midnight and it was cold. Cant thank the host enough, truly made our big trip up north one for the books! We rode our fourwheelers everywhere, made a bunch of campfires with the endless free dead wood throughout the woods. Laid out watching the sky change color a bit and staring at the stars every night in our hammocks. Took my truck through all the trails nearby and almost sunk it in a mudpit that was maybe a half mile off the property line. Best part truly was the host making it so welcoming. After staying at her farm for a couple days we opted in for 2 more nights with zero regrets. After being here for the better of a week we now know we want to move to this area and build a similar homestead. Very much so recommend this spot! We will be back as much as we can afford to be!

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Kurt

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Timberline Campground

Everyone was very pleasant. We had a good evening.

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Anna

August 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Timberline Campground

Very nice, clean, quiet campground! The hosts were lovely and the amenities and hookups were excellent.

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Harold

August 2025

37 ft fifth wheel

With pets

3 nights at Sandy Fern Campsite

We loved camping at Sandy Fern. It was very private at quiet. We loved it because it was like boondocking, but with full hookups! The site is huge and is a pull through, so no issue getting into it. They also have a wonderful fire pit and horse shoes. We had a great time and highly recommend if you like piece and quiet.

Scott

August 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Secluded Campsites

I stayed one night in my camper van, a 2wd Ram ProMaster 3500. Definitely approach from the west (from Hemlock), not from the east as there's a long, sandy ascent that really requires 4wd this way; my van didn't have a prayer of making it, and it's a long way to back out but there's no choice 'cause there's no way to turn around. Come from the west and you're fine! The site is really great. I was the only inhabitant, but there are multiple electric hookups all around the big fire ring. Pretty cool to have electric way out in the woods...that had to be a major project getting wires run. There's a very clean porta john on site too. For my night here, I had total privacy, excellent stars, and quiet - definitely will return.

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Mike

August 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

Easy access to all the great bicycling resources in the area.

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ulana

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

We had a great time on Monique land. Nice spot, peaceful easy to find and not fur away from Crystal lake. Thank you

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Marsha

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

We loved the full hook up, the field of flowers, quiet and gracious eggs! It was a wonderful experience and quite the surprise!!

Chris

July 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Michael O.’s Land

Well maintained yard with a wide view of farmland. It features a mowed lane that leads to some woods that works great for a dog walk. The Interlochen State Park is just 15 mins. away. The location offers a good view of the night sky with no yard lights nearby.

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Damon

July 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sandy Fern Campsite

Camp Sandyfern completely exceeded our expectations. From firewood to WiFi, everything we needed was right there—and honestly, we weren’t expecting that level of comfort! The hosts were incredibly thoughtful, checking in occasionally via text just to make sure we were doing great. They also provided clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made getting there and settling in a breeze. We stayed for 3 nights and genuinely wish we had booked 5—it was that good. A perfect blend of nature and convenience. We’ll definitely be coming back

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Aurora

July 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

Leslie was a lovely host and the land was a perfect spot to look at the stars and get out of the city, not too far from downtown and the beach. It was perfect.

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Dave

July 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

An absolutely lovely place! Warm and kind hosts made us feel welcome, and the place itself was very easy to set up in, with well maintained full hook ups. The location was great for our needs, very quiet and relaxing and surprisingly enough, the cell reception was very good too. If we ever come back this way we will make sure to stop here again.

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Daniel

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

6 nights at Timberline Campground

Beautiful and perfect campground. Wooded site with full hookup and very nice seasonal campers and staff.

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John

July 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Michael O.’s Land

Charming folks with a very nice and quiet location. Michael and Gay were very hospitable and I enjoyed my steak overlooking the field with the honey bees nearby. Awesome place. Thanks for having me.

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Beth

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Deer Run Retreat

Thank you Leslie! What a lovely welcome from your parents and you! What a perfect spot (with full hook up)😊 to navigate from. We had family in town, so were away to the 4th of July fireworks, parade and then lake Michigan swim and beach time. Quiet and serene location!