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The best camping near Charlevoix with surfing
97% (118) • 31 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charlevoix
Kruz Camping
1. Kruz Camping
93%
(35)
13mi from Charlevoix · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a unique piece of property inside of the beautiful. City limits of Boyne city. There is plenty of open space and wetlands for wildlife. This was once a horse farm.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent. Enjoy your walk to the lake nearby. Enjoy wildlife and peaceful vibes at our great property! We are excited to welcome you to visit with us.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Sherwood Forest
2. Sherwood Forest
98%
(24)
37mi from Charlevoix · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Beautiful property adjoining thousands of acres of state land, trails, and great views of lake Skegomog. Two rustic sites available with fire rings. We will allow horses must have own fencing systems. Access to the north country trail, and other orv trails system. 15 minutes to Torch lake, Elk Rapids, and Traverse city. Really a great location to get to almost anywhere in northern Michigan.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Echo Valley Forest
3. Echo Valley Forest
97%
(109)
49mi from Charlevoix · 1 site · Tent, RV
Echo Valley Forest Reserve is a backcountry site located deep within the forest near the center of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, ten minutes from Empire Beach, Glen Haven, and Glen Arbor. The camp site is completely private, with only party rented to at a time. It is in the center of a 40-acre parcel, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Lakeshore and private forested land.
Access is off of a rough seasonal two-track but most 2-wheel drive cars are fine. Watch out for rocks. There are solar lights, a pit toilet, a fire ring, and a ~8x8' deck. There is room for 4 cars, and as many tents as you can set up.
We have 4 rules:
1) Leave no trace. Do not leave garbage at camp. DO NOT BURN garbage, people cook in that pit.
2) NO cutting into the live trees. You will get a 0-star review, 100% of the time.
3) Keep cars on the gravel driveway.
4) Put out all fires completely (COLD) and respect any Burn Bans that may be active at the time of your stay. These are issued by the fire department, not me.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Nature LLC
4. Nature LLC
100%
(2)
45mi from Charlevoix
80 acres of Awesome. A resort that hosts many kinds of accommodations and events. Centrally located 10 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Empire, Miles of Beaches, boat launches, parks, frisbee golf and so much more. We have 40 acres of hardwoods and trails, over 47 species of birds, a filtered natural pool, and a $2M lodge with spa level bathrooms and showers. Our glamping tents have 2 queen beds with bedding and are very comfortable even for 1st time campers. There are many close restaurants and an on site outdoor kitchen. We also host many activities that are constantly changing (yoga, speakers, singing bowls, retreats, more). Come enjoy everything Leelanau County has to offer and Traverse City 30m away. We focus on creating bonding experiences that bring people together and remind them that we all share the same nature!
97% (118) • 31 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Charlevoix
Kruz Camping
1. Kruz Camping
93%
(35)
13mi from Charlevoix · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a unique piece of property inside of the beautiful. City limits of Boyne city. There is plenty of open space and wetlands for wildlife. This was once a horse farm.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent. Enjoy your walk to the lake nearby. Enjoy wildlife and peaceful vibes at our great property! We are excited to welcome you to visit with us.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Sherwood Forest
2. Sherwood Forest
98%
(24)
37mi from Charlevoix · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Beautiful property adjoining thousands of acres of state land, trails, and great views of lake Skegomog. Two rustic sites available with fire rings. We will allow horses must have own fencing systems. Access to the north country trail, and other orv trails system. 15 minutes to Torch lake, Elk Rapids, and Traverse city. Really a great location to get to almost anywhere in northern Michigan.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Echo Valley Forest
3. Echo Valley Forest
97%
(109)
49mi from Charlevoix · 1 site · Tent, RV
Echo Valley Forest Reserve is a backcountry site located deep within the forest near the center of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, ten minutes from Empire Beach, Glen Haven, and Glen Arbor. The camp site is completely private, with only party rented to at a time. It is in the center of a 40-acre parcel, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Lakeshore and private forested land.
Access is off of a rough seasonal two-track but most 2-wheel drive cars are fine. Watch out for rocks. There are solar lights, a pit toilet, a fire ring, and a ~8x8' deck. There is room for 4 cars, and as many tents as you can set up.
We have 4 rules:
1) Leave no trace. Do not leave garbage at camp. DO NOT BURN garbage, people cook in that pit.
2) NO cutting into the live trees. You will get a 0-star review, 100% of the time.
3) Keep cars on the gravel driveway.
4) Put out all fires completely (COLD) and respect any Burn Bans that may be active at the time of your stay. These are issued by the fire department, not me.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Nature LLC
4. Nature LLC
100%
(2)
45mi from Charlevoix
80 acres of Awesome. A resort that hosts many kinds of accommodations and events. Centrally located 10 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Empire, Miles of Beaches, boat launches, parks, frisbee golf and so much more. We have 40 acres of hardwoods and trails, over 47 species of birds, a filtered natural pool, and a $2M lodge with spa level bathrooms and showers. Our glamping tents have 2 queen beds with bedding and are very comfortable even for 1st time campers. There are many close restaurants and an on site outdoor kitchen. We also host many activities that are constantly changing (yoga, speakers, singing bowls, retreats, more). Come enjoy everything Leelanau County has to offer and Traverse City 30m away. We focus on creating bonding experiences that bring people together and remind them that we all share the same nature!
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Tess
October 2025
Tent
Great host! Lovely spot with beautiful native grasses, fire pits, national forest, and owls at night! We loved staying here - Tess and Fi
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Joyce
August 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
Beautiful secluded spot if you're tired of noisy neighbors! Close to lakes for boating and swimming. We have road bikes. Had two beautiful rides around Torch lake and Chain of Lakes. Very accessible to those spots. Walked up a two track from our site for amazing views of Skegemog lake and beyond. Picked lots of wild berries. 1/2 mile narrow two track to get to our site - a little nerve racking for relative newbies to pulling a trailer with our Subaru, , but worth it.
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Matt
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
This is our 3rd year coming to Samuel’s land, and it’s always a great spot to get away!
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Crystal
August 2025
Tent
Perfectly fine for a night. Owner is really friendly. Pretty basic but still nice. Not really a campground, more of an open field in someone's backyard. But still perfect for one night and had porta potties and a shower which was really refreshing!
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Rosie
August 2025
Tent
I loved tent camping here. The host reached out and gave helpful coordinates for entering. He answered questions quickly. The site was kept up well had a table and chairs and a nice fire pit.. Great remote location in a beautiful forest. You can hear the cars on the street but it didn’t bother us. Great towns nearby for exploring! Everything was great and I hope to stay again soon.
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Kailee
August 2025
40 ft campervan
Group trip
We had the best time here!! Samuel was super easy going and helpful. Very beautiful peice of property and well maintained!
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Brian
July 2025
Tent
Sam was a great host. The property is very nice and secluded. About 25 mins from the downtown strip of Traverse which was convenient for the cherry festival. Campsite had the necessities including a picnic table and fire ring and plenty of space. Will certainly stay here again. Worth it.
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Carl
May 2025
Tent
Peace and super quiet. Except for owls and the nightly sunset coyote howl to the North. Lovely camp. Triliums in bloom. There is nobody else around for miles. Yet 20 minutes to town or Sleeping Bear Dunes. No logging trucks or highway hum in the distance. Camp site is nice.
Good tent platform.
Clean outhouse. We will be back.
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Bettina
May 2025
Tent
With pets
I wasn't able to stay at this site, but Liana was very prompt in communicating with me, and made it easy to cancel.
I hope to rebook in the future!
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