Most wildfires are preventable. Be fire safe
- Camping with Swimming
The best camping in Michigan with swimming
98% (10.7K) • 12,647 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Michigan
The Haven
1. The Haven
97%
(194)
Niles, MI · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to The Haven Camping & Outdoor Wedding Venue
Established in 2022, The Haven was created with a simple mission: to share the beautiful property God has graciously blessed us with. Nestled on 3 scenic acres along the St. Joseph River, The Haven is truly a hidden gem—offering a peaceful, natural setting perfect for camping, relaxation, and unforgettable gatherings. Surrounded by a stunning canopy of oak, beech, and walnut trees, the property features breathtaking river views and multiple shaded camping areas. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a fun outdoor experience, The Haven has something for everyone.
🌿 Camping & Site Options
Choose the perfect spot for your stay:
The River’s Edge (Site 1): Beach area ideal for small RVs and tents
Under the Canopy (Site 2): Camp beneath towering trees along the river
The Cozy Corner (Site 3): A private, secluded nook by the woods
The Cove (Site 4): Scenic river views with space for small campers and tents
Cozy Camper (Site 5): A vintage trailer that sleeps up to 4, plus room for up to 2 tents
All sites are first-come, first-served, so early booking is recommended to secure your favorite spot.
🔥 Amenities & Activities
Fire pits and grilling areas
Complimentary starter bucket with essentials
Dock access for fishing, relaxing, or stargazing
Kayak rentals available
Yard games: cornhole, horseshoes, volleyball, tetherball, and more
Plenty of open space for football, frisbee, and outdoor fun
Porta-potty available
Ample parking
Spend your evenings by the fire at “The Pit” or unwind at the dock (“The Spot”) while taking in peaceful river views.
📅 Opening Day
May 1, 2026
⚠️ Important Guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests:
No smoking or drugs — violation will result in removal without refund
Alcohol permitted at owner’s discretion upon arrival-
Please dispose of trash properly
Clean up after pets
Be respectful of the property and fellow guests
Book your stay today and experience nature, relaxation, and adventure at
The Haven!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground
2. Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground
98%
(249)
Manistique, MI · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Beautiful campground located on the Westshore of Indian Lake in Manistique, MI near Big Springs ( Kitch-iti-kipi), Hiawatha National Forest and many ATV/Snowmobile trails.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
Camp Moonshadow
3. Camp Moonshadow
99%
(675)
Honor, MI · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Our property was originally the only homestead on this road. WE offer 4 Walk in Tent sites and a RV site for small campers up 20 -24 ft- 20 Amp service Only!!!
The big barn was built over 100 years ago and is still standing.
The farm house was built in 1907.
It has been remodeled with a second story added.
Pine trees were planted to prevent erosion in the 1960's.
The national park began buying land near us in the 1970's and the boundary line to the park is a half-mile from Moonshadow Camp.
The area is surrounded by state forests and many hiking and biking trails.
Our valley is known for incredible stargazing.
Amenities include full access to the Camp kitchen and dining area. You will also have access to a Portable restroom and hand washing station which is located by our BIG BARN. Hot Showers, no problem, you can enjoy a secluded private shower in our shower house which has indoor and outdoor showers. Nearby is Lake Michigan and Esch Rd beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore is nearby and The National Park is famous for attractions , trails, and hiking. 20 amp Electricity and Water is included in the RV site.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Huron-Manistee National Forests
4. Huron-Manistee National Forests
83%
(29)
National forest in Michigan · 938 sites
You’re going to feel like you struck gold when you visit Huron-Manistee National Forest and you might actually strike gold! Along with hiking and horseback riding in the fairytale forest of lower Michigan, you can also pan for gold or hunt for natural minerals and geodes. If a sparkly souvenir isn’t your fancy, tube down the AuSable National Scenic River or explore the Nordhouse Dunes. The Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary is delight for all your senses and a spot to get that epic panoramic shot. This is a place you’ll want to discover for more than a day, so crack a few fireside brews at one of Huron-Manistee’s campgrounds. You’ll have no issues here striking it rich in both scenery and fun.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Isle Royale National Park
5. Isle Royale National Park
93%
(37)
National park in Michigan · 168 sites
Find yourself—and few others—in this remote island wilderness.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
White Pine Farm HipCamping
6. White Pine Farm HipCamping
98%
(154)
Ann Arbor, MI · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
A Special Welcome to Any Fellow Wheatlanders Looking For a Friendly Spot!
LARGE GROUPS - We are hosting events! Graduation parties, small weddings, family reunions, you name it. You can rent the whole campground for a day a night, a weekend, or a whole week if that suits your need. Just send us a message and we can talk about it. We can also accommodate large groups at a single campsite or you can rent several of them. Our primary guideline is that if your event will be held while other campers are here, it cannot disturb them. So, consider renting the whole campground.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please plan to arrive and set up camp between 3 and 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM, please send us a message letting us know. We decide on a case by case basis since we prefer not to have late arrivals. In any event we do not accept arrivals after 11 PM except in an emergency since many campers and your host may have already gone to bed.
Overview:
Our beautiful 10 acre farm and homestead is situated between Ann Arbor and Dexter not far from the Huron River. The 5 acre area where our campsites are located is wooded with mature oak, maple, walnut, elm, and white pine trees. We're isolated and surrounded by wild areas and natural farm land but just a 10 minute drive to restaurants, groceries, fuel, and other amenities. The Ann Arbor area is home to a huge array of world class events from the Ark music venue to National Champions Michigan home football games and a whole lot more. Downtown Ann Arbor or Dexter or Chelsea is only a 15 minute car drive. White Lotus Farms, which has a wonderful farm market on Saturdays from 9 - 2 and Wednesdays from 9 - 1, is a 10 minute walk down our dirt road. If you forget to bring something that you need, don't hesitate to ask! We've got a growing number of camping essentials for rent or sale for very reasonable prices that can make your stay even more enjoyable: from bug repellants to camp chairs, potable water in 2.5 - 5 gallon containers, and more.
NEW IN 2025 we have installed a hose with potable water near the entrance to the campground for your convenience.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campit Outdoor Resort
7. Campit Outdoor Resort
98%
(112)
Fennville, MI · 44 sites · Tents, Lodging
🌈 Campit Outdoor Resort – LGBTQ+ Camping Near Saugatuck, MI
Campit Outdoor Resort is a proudly LGBTQ+ membership-based campground located minutes from Saugatuck, Douglas, and Lake Michigan.
All guests must purchase a $15 annual membership, helping us maintain a safe, inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
21+ Friday and Saturday
Set on 36 wooded acres, we offer:
Tent camping (rustic & electric)
RV sites (electric & full hookup)
Cabins and lodge rooms
Amenities include a heated pool, 4 bathhouses, trails, camp store, and weekend food service.
Campit is known for its social atmosphere, themed weekends, events, and nightlife, with quieter, nature-focused stays during the week.
Come to connect, unwind, and find yourself.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Mulln-Heim Vineyards
8. Mulln-Heim Vineyards
100%
(734)
Baroda, MI · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a 3rd generation "Family Farm" of a different sort I suppose. Seems there's a bit of everything here, and arguably not enough of anything. At least for conventional farming. So we've learned to do things a bit differently.Our main crop is wine and juice grapes since our topography, climate, and soil type makes it a premier location for that. But with 30+ acres of forested hillsides, low ground, and natural areas we've evolved into a mixed farm and forest enterprise. Our goal is to utilize the productivity of all our property while still retaining the basic character and usefulness of the wild areas. Letting each thing be what it wants to be and does best on it's own. Flow, not force.So our year starts early with tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Plus there's grape trimming about this time as well. When the forest floor starts to green up a bit later, we start digging Ramps, or Wild Leeks in the woods. Most of these will go to the more trendy Chicago restaurants, but we also have some local sales. Next comes inoculating winter-cut logs with Shiitake spawn for next years mushroom production. This year we also conducted a few hands-on workshop seminars on mushroom growing as well. Then it's on to our raised bed herb & veggie gardens. (Fresh herbs are just so much fun to cook with!) We grow enough for our own yearly use, as well as some for direct sales. Summer keeps us busy tending all the different crops here and trying to keep up. But there's that steady progression of fresh veggies to eat. Yum !!! Fall brings our annual Grape U-Pick in September and October. And we try to time related crops like mums, pumpkins, and gourds for this same time frame. Makes the place a bit more interesting. Late fall is when we bring in firewood to heat the house and workshop. Stacks of wood everywhere. Hopefully before the 1st snow. In winter it's time to fire up the woodworking shop and be a bit creative. Build furniture, equipment maintenance, who knows what next years projects will include. I like to keep everybody guessing.So, that's what goes on here. You're welcome to check it out, lend a hand, relax back at camp, walk the vineyards and/or forest, or just breathe and relax. That's up to you. But I would recommend visiting a few of the fine local wineries. Seems there's a festival going on at one or another of them just about every weekend. Good music, good wine, good times. And there's the Lake Michigan beaches a few miles down the road.Yeah, this is a pretty casual place here, love meeting new people, very open to civil discussions of all sorts.However, rude, ill mannered people will probably enjoy staying elsewhere. Just say'n.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Up North Rivers Camping
9. Up North Rivers Camping
98%
(135)
Manistee, MI · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
We have 20 Acres of rolling hills, mostly forested, nestled on the banks of a flowing creek, we are also a dahlia flower farm; in the summer there are hundreds of dahlias blooming, along with many other flowers. If you have a special occasion, that calls for fresh flowers, be sure to let us know (we also offer tours). Our setting is quiet, private and scenic. We occasionally see the Aurora Borealis right from our house. We are located in beautiful Manistee, Michigan where outdoor adventures abound!! Manistee is a peaceful, quaint Northern Michigan town with shopping, antiquing, fine dining and a River Walk. We are minutes from award winning fishing spots on the Big Manistee, Little Manistee, Bear Creek Trout Streams and the Platte River. There are many opportunities to canoe, kayak and paddle board. We are 10 minutes from the Lake Michigan shore, and many beaches are close by. You have a choice of gorgeous sand beaches with picturesque dunes, and rocky beaches for those looking for fossils, agates, beach glass & beautiful beach stones. We are within an hour of Sleeping Bear Dunes with award winning hiking. Traverse City is 40 minutes away with many activities, especially the Cherry Festival. This area is known for live music venues, and lots of weekend art festivals. Manistee is also home to the Little River Casino.
We have firepits at each campsite, dry firewood is available to purchase, feel free to pay by cash, Venmo or CashApp, cost is $15.00 a wheelbarrow and can be found by the wood burning stove under shelter. Fresh flowers bouquets are available to purchase seasonally at our Floral Stand & Market. We have local NON GMO Pasture raised eggs $5 a dozen, Sourdough Bread $10, organically grown garlic, peaches, scones & fishing lures & our Guest Book! An outhouse is available for use and is supplied with toilet paper & hand sanitizer. There is a garbage can and recycling bin near the outhouse. We installed a water hydrant close to the flower bed near the wood pile so you can get potable water to bring back to your site, or hose off with on the spot. A scenic small creek runs by many of the campsites.
We live on the property and are here to answer your questions. Feel free to text us. We hope you enjoy your stay!! Dean and Jackie
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hiawatha National Forest
10. Hiawatha National Forest
90%
(35)
National forest in Michigan · 513 sites
This woodland wilderness borders not one but three of Michigan’s Great Lakes.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
11. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
100%
(62)
National park in Michigan · 211 sites
Sand dunes tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Ludington State Park
12. Ludington State Park
100%
(30)
State park in Michigan · 373 sites
Take a beach break at two lakes in one at this sandy state park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
13. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
94%
(41)
National park in Michigan · 65 sites
Sandstone cliffs and wild beaches fringe America’s first National Lakeshore.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
B Mo's Hideout
14. B Mo's Hideout
99%
(188)
Columbiaville, MI · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
42 private acres for day use or tent camping. This is a clothing optional green space, walk the trails, play horse shoes bean bag toss or just sit back and relax. It's a great place to hang a hammock and chill or explore the woods, pick wild strawberries early summer raspberries mid summer and blueberries mid summer. Can accommodate small pop up trailers less than 20ft. Check in times may very. Car campers welcome.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Gypsy Hill
15. Gypsy Hill
97%
(123)
Honor, MI · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Gypsy Hill is a secluded 10 acres of field and forest with five private campsites. Perfect for simple tent camping or parking an RV ready to boonedock. Gypsy Hill is just outside the village of Honor, MI which boasts a great grocery store and many other conveniences. Your hostess Margaret has lived and explored the area that was named “The most beautiful place in America” by Good Morning America, for 23 years . Margaret would love to share hints and tips for the best places for hiking,paddling,swimming, biking, driving, eating, and playing. Gypsy Hill’s five campsites are close to Lake Michigan, many inland lakes and rivers, and numerous trails and parks. All campsites have a picnic table and a fire ring with your first campfire on the house! Additional wood is available onsite for sale. Also available for loan are kayaks and a canoe. Seasonal wood fired sauna . Looking forward to meeting all of you happy campers!
Cheers!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Restful Camping Retreat
16. Restful Camping Retreat
98%
(89)
Marcellus, MI · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Do you need to recharge from the busyness of life? Nature’s beauty and simplicity awaits you at Our Daily Bread Campground. Cradled on almost 200 acres of rolling hills, farmland, quiet valleys, picturesque woodlands the scenes of nature will ennoble the senses. The shimmering waters of Miller lake adorn the property’s southern border. Deer, wild turkey, swans, sandhill cranes, beaver, and occasional fox are but few of the residents who live here. Come and enjoy the peace and serenity, rest and relaxation of Our Daily Bread. We offer a place for families and individuals to come and feel safe and enjoy some quiet time... away from the hustle and bustle of life. We have lots of trails for hiking, a playground for kids, and lots of breathtaking scenic spots. We are an alcohol and smoke free campus, and don't allow fire arms/guns, foul language, parties or any disturbances to other guests.... as we value the satisfaction and peaceful experience here for all our guests. We do not allow pets for our cabin guests, and have a weight limit of 50 pounds for our camping (tent/camper) guests. We have boats for rent (kayaks, canoes, row boats, paddle boats). This is not for everyone, but if you want to come and commune with nature and enjoy some peace and quiet, then this is the spot for you!
Our goal to provide a peaceful, quiet ambiance for all our guests and so we don’t allow loud music and we require adherence of our quiet hours from 10pm to 10 am. If you’re using a generator, please run it during the day until 10pm, so that it’s not running all through the night.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Carlandia CannaCamp
17. Carlandia CannaCamp
100%
(339)
Manchester, MI · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Carlandia! We are a quiet camp, sharing the peace and serenity of nature. We believe in promoting natural areas and encouraging formation of habitat. We love this amazing planet and are happy to share this beautiful place with you! ✌🏾💙🌎
Nearly 42.0 acres of rolling hills planted in organic hay, organic herb and veggie garden, loads of wild berries and mowed trails! See hawks, sandhill cranes, 20+ songbirds, deer and maybe fox, bald eagle, osprey, or coyote! Minutes to waterfowl preserve, lake life, antiquing, mountain/road bicycling, kayak lakes and streams, disc golf onsite... Lots to do!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
River Daze
18. River Daze
99%
(60)
Beaverton, MI · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Campsites are all riverfront along the Tobacco River. Country feel within blocks of town. Ross Lake/Beach, the remodeled Beaverton Tavern, park, an ice cream shop and splash park are all located within a long walk or short drive. We are close to Gladwin, Ross Lake, ORV trails and the Juicy Bone. The river flows into Wixom Lake which is anticipated to be back in 2025. Sandy beach with river access .
You can access the river from our canoe portage on the property. Good fishing, swimming or just hanging out. You can also canoe, kayak or tube beautiful Tobacco River or sandy Cedar River. Picnic tables and fire pits are located throughout the property. Good music, games, sing a longs. Hike through the trails to get to the the enchanted cedar forest which is all located in the campground. We have an outdoor 250 inch screen where we project movies, concerts, games, interactive dance videos. For kids and adults, everyone leaves with a smile.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Andy’s Wolf Traxx
19. Andy’s Wolf Traxx
98%
(294)
Newberry, MI · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
This property is heavily wooded with pine and maple trees. Wild raspberry and blueberries are found to be plentiful in season. Formerly wooded by lumberjacks during the early 1900’s, this area is rich with history and sights to see. Located between Seney National Wildlife Refugee and Grand Mairas on Lake Superior.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
North country trail, riverside camp
20. North country trail, riverside camp
100%
(63)
Lowell, MI · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
We are a 20 acre hobby farm along the Grand River in Lowell Michigan. A walkable small town. The river is accessable to small craft. Swimming is not prohibited, but is at your own risk. Several fields are available as well as a small and large tent site along the river. Campers may park in the field.
We are located along the North Country Trail and only a few blocks from their office as well as a 10 min drive from the Kent county youth fairgrounds. 25 minutes to Ionia fairgrounds
There is several restaurants and breweries walking distance away, joined by a social district as well as several cannabis stores. A dollar store and ice cream shop are 2-3 blocks away. And a country style breakfast restaurant is next door.
Have a fire or go fishing down by the river, or visit the animals at feeding time. The donkey likes attention. Fresh eggs are also available for $3/doz
The Kent county fair grounds are 1/2 mile away
Campfires
Potable water
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
L
Luke
2 days ago
Tent
With kids
We stayed here for one night and definitely would have stayed many more. Loved tent camping in the pine tree forest, the fire pit, and seeing some amazing stars. Would definitely come back and also would recommend it highly to anyone else.
See moreA
Anna
2 days ago
Tent
Really beautiful camp! Gorgeous stars at night and great amenities.
See more
MaryBeth
2 days ago
Tent
With pets
Camp Moonshadow was exactly what I was looking for! Just my dog and I wanted a fun labor day weekend up near Sleeping Bear Dunes, the camp was nearby the national lakeshore and a close drive to some of the small towns I wanted to check out. The outdoor shower was such a great amenity, and I met a few super nice campers at their communal fire pit. My favorite thing was setting up camp between the rows of pine trees, it was so picturesque. Will recommend to others!
See more
L
Lugh
3 days ago
D
Dillon
3 days ago
Tent
With pets
Campsite was nice, very close to the beaches, and was peaceful. Showers were great, fire pit was nice, it took me a while to get it lit after a night of rain, but it all worked out!
I called Robb asking how to sign in, he called me within 10 minutes and was very nice and helpful.
Downside… it was not fun hauling our stuff up to our camp site from the parking. I pulled my car up as close as possible by the loading station whenever we were getting ready to leave to make it easier for ourselves.
All in all it was really nice weekend and our dogs had the time of their life!
See moreR
Rachel
3 days ago
Tent
With kids
Magical stay so close to everything. Super accommodating hosts and camp moon shadow really does have all the amenities.
Loved this stay - have already recommended it to friends.
Thanks!!
See more
Anna
1 week ago
Tent
We love tent camping at bmo's we were at site 2. So peaceful and very private. Just what we needed. Thanks again already talking about another trip up.
See more
R
Robert n Amelia
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
This sight was gorgeous. Plain and simple. We loved the amenities they provided and the care they have put into everything. We cannot wait to go back in the future.
See more
J
Jessica
1 week ago
Tent
With kids
Really enjoyed camping at a place that we can just enjoy the sounds of nature. It was a blessing to have the outdoor kitchen and the shower. It made our time there so much more pleasant. Hopefully this will be the first of many staying at Camp Moonshadow!
See more
M
Mercer
1 week ago
D
Daniel
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great place to camp, and enjoy nature in its purest form. Brian is a great host, always love camping here.
See more
Sarah
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Andy was super helpful upon arrival, very kind and accommodating! There’s a dog, Hazel, on site who is happy and playful as can be. The trails were short and all lead back to the same spot basically, which felt safe and easy to navigate — all in all it perfect for walking around with my dog and the site in general was just located in a great spot! I’ll definitely be back!!!
See more
d
don
2 weeks ago
24 ft Class A
With pets
A perfect Hip Camp!
Convenient, private, level, great fire ring, easy to find. We loved it!!!!
We will definitely return!!!
See more
W
Wendy
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Elli’ Lazy Days Campground was very clean, quiet and had nice amenities such as campfire wood, ice, beach access and an immaculate bathroom and shower buildings. The owners were so down to earth and pleasant. They made sure my stay was perfect. They even offered to build me a campfire at my site. I got the best sunrise photos with my dog over the lake. I would love to come back and camp out there again!
See more
J
Jonah
2 weeks ago
Tent
Lovely site, super easy to handle everything with checking in and out. Was absolutely perfect for what was needed.
See more
R
Rosa
2 weeks ago
16 ft travel trailer
Group trip
My significant other and I + our friends stayed for a couple nights on site 9. Ample space and a picnic table and bonfire ring, worked perfectly for us. The campground and host were exceptional. The showers and washrooms were clean on a daily. They also had firewood available, but take cash only for it. The beach in the back was lovely and tranquil, plus the dog who I believe was Elli was super sweet and friendly! Highly recommend.
See moreS
Sam
2 weeks ago
Tent
Awesome location, Robb is the man! We will definitely make our way back here one day, such a cool place to stay!
See more
T
Tiffanie
2 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
Julie’s land was great, showers and bathroom were very clean. The lakeside area and views were fantastic!
See moreS
Sean
2 weeks ago
Tent
It was a great site. Very friendly host, good fire wood, lots of space, nice and quiet. 10/10
See more
T
Tania
2 weeks ago
Tent
Hi! I stayed here a couple weekends ago and finally got a chance to sit down and write a review. This is a LOVELY campground.
They are so accommodating. It's perfect if what you need is an awesome, quiet nature spot. Darkness and beautiful stars. Trees for lazy hammocks, which we loved. I loved that it was semi-primitive. At one point I spied my teenage girls and what were they doing? Cartwheels. Flips. Chasing our dog around. No phones. Just enjoying nature. We also visited Sasha Farm Sanctuary, a couple minutes drive down the road. We loved this whole beautiful area so much. Manchester is full of trees and it's gorgeous. We spent an afternoon visiting Ann Arbor as well. My family said they want to repeat that entire trip. Our campsite had a way of feeling like home. We look forward to coming back! 💖🏕🌠🦋🌈
See more
