98% (2.5K) • 557 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crystal Mountain
Winding River Campground
1. Winding River Campground
93%
(37)
7.3mi from Crystal Mountain · 70 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Majestic River Centric Campground is nestled on 11 acres of land overlooking the Betsie River. We are right off of US-31 before downtown Beulah.
We are known as a fishing destination and many locals have said our 1900ft of frontage on the Betsie has the best fishing holes of any stretch from Homestead Dam to Grace Road.
We have over 100+ camping sites with approx. 75 sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals with a variety of stay options that meet your needs including RV rentals, tenting and car camping sites, river sites, highland sites close to the pool and camper amenities, glamping options, two cabin rentals, and one frame rental.
Weekly and monthly activities include live music, food trucks, fishing lessons, tap takeovers, electric bikes, kayak rentals, hay rides, farm animals, crocket/horseshoe/bags tournaments and much more.
Make your next Northern Michigan Visit HERE at Winding River Campground!
For seasonal rates please call our main office and our staff can provide you with information.
Open Dates: March 16 to November 1
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$53
/ night
Gypsy Hill
2. Gypsy Hill
98%
(88)
10mi from Crystal Mountain · 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!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
The SOL Homestead
3. The SOL Homestead
100%
(19)
21mi from Crystal Mountain · 1 site · Tent, RV
The SOL Homestead is a small but growing homestead with a focus on community. We raise chickens, ducks, pigs and cattle on pasture.
The property is rolling acres with hardwood, pine, brush and open land with several miles of mowed trails. The terrain makes is very private and secluded, not a building or road (other than the driveway) is visible from the campsite. Wildlife abounds with regular sitings of deer, turkey, bald eagles, redtail hawks, grouse, pheasant, songbirds, and the list keeps going. The stars explode overhead when the sun drops behind the hills.
The farm is over the hill and through the woods, you might occasionally hear a rooster crow, but otherwise you won't even know we are there.
Located a short 20-25 minutes south of Traverse City, all the area attractions including Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Manistee River, wineries, fishing, boating and countless other attractions. The Kingsley Farm Market on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm is a fun local event featuring great local farmers and often live music.
We are currently offering one basic/rustic campsite, on a large flat(ish) site with picnic table and fire ring. There will be a Porta John for a toilet (May-October) and no access to water or electric at this time. There is plenty of room for any type of camper or several tents. If there is enough interest, we plan to add several more campsites and perhaps a glamping site, water, electric, and an outdoor shower in the future.
Included with each stay is a rack of seasoned firewood and one dozen farm fresh eggs. Other farm products may be available upon request, you never know what might be ready in the garden!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$41
/ night
Spruce Hollow Campground
4. Spruce Hollow Campground
13mi from Crystal Mountain · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This is Northern Michigan’s Nude campground. The private campground is a ladies camp with men only allowed if accompanied by a female.
This is northern Michigan’s premier ladies club - Ladies get in free for day passes and qualify for discounts on camping.
Lifestyle and Naturist both welcome - The Spruce is a very relaxing atmosphere where ladies can feel safe and free from being bothered. You will find both lifestyle and naturalist at the spruce. This is a mixed club and everyone respects each other. Nudity is allowed throughout Camp but play is not in public view.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$42
/ night
Torch Lake Or Elk Lake Base Camp
5. Torch Lake Or Elk Lake Base Camp
100%
(3)
40mi from Crystal Mountain · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our camp! If you are a Harvest Host / Boondockers Welcome member you get your first two nights as part of your membership, please book those through the HH site. We have 11 acres, currently with a really ugly old farm home on site that is a rehab in progress, but a beautiful property. We are located a few miles from Torch Lake and walking distance to a public access on Elk lake. Close proximity to Elk Rapids, Alden, Williamsburg, and Traverse City and all those areas have to offer. We have water fill and a dump station on site, and we are working on electrical hook ups. Our property has many open areas to park, some very level, some not. We have woods and a large hill area with lots of birds and wildlife to see. We can accommodate large rigs, small rigs, and all in between. Pets are welcome but must be leashed as we have two of our own dogs. If you have any questions or needs, do not hesitate to ask, we will always try to accommodate. We were previous Harvest Hosts at our prior property, we have spent time as camp hosts, and have travelled the country in our RV and like to think we have a great understanding of what makes a nice camp experience and we will do everything we can to make sure that is the case, cheers!
Geoff and Kara
Campfires
Water hookup
Potable water
from
$19
/ night
98% (2.5K) • 557 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crystal Mountain
Winding River Campground
1. Winding River Campground
93%
(37)
7.3mi from Crystal Mountain · 70 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Majestic River Centric Campground is nestled on 11 acres of land overlooking the Betsie River. We are right off of US-31 before downtown Beulah.
We are known as a fishing destination and many locals have said our 1900ft of frontage on the Betsie has the best fishing holes of any stretch from Homestead Dam to Grace Road.
We have over 100+ camping sites with approx. 75 sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals with a variety of stay options that meet your needs including RV rentals, tenting and car camping sites, river sites, highland sites close to the pool and camper amenities, glamping options, two cabin rentals, and one frame rental.
Weekly and monthly activities include live music, food trucks, fishing lessons, tap takeovers, electric bikes, kayak rentals, hay rides, farm animals, crocket/horseshoe/bags tournaments and much more.
Make your next Northern Michigan Visit HERE at Winding River Campground!
For seasonal rates please call our main office and our staff can provide you with information.
Open Dates: March 16 to November 1
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$53
/ night
Gypsy Hill
2. Gypsy Hill
98%
(88)
10mi from Crystal Mountain · 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!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
The SOL Homestead
3. The SOL Homestead
100%
(19)
21mi from Crystal Mountain · 1 site · Tent, RV
The SOL Homestead is a small but growing homestead with a focus on community. We raise chickens, ducks, pigs and cattle on pasture.
The property is rolling acres with hardwood, pine, brush and open land with several miles of mowed trails. The terrain makes is very private and secluded, not a building or road (other than the driveway) is visible from the campsite. Wildlife abounds with regular sitings of deer, turkey, bald eagles, redtail hawks, grouse, pheasant, songbirds, and the list keeps going. The stars explode overhead when the sun drops behind the hills.
The farm is over the hill and through the woods, you might occasionally hear a rooster crow, but otherwise you won't even know we are there.
Located a short 20-25 minutes south of Traverse City, all the area attractions including Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Manistee River, wineries, fishing, boating and countless other attractions. The Kingsley Farm Market on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm is a fun local event featuring great local farmers and often live music.
We are currently offering one basic/rustic campsite, on a large flat(ish) site with picnic table and fire ring. There will be a Porta John for a toilet (May-October) and no access to water or electric at this time. There is plenty of room for any type of camper or several tents. If there is enough interest, we plan to add several more campsites and perhaps a glamping site, water, electric, and an outdoor shower in the future.
Included with each stay is a rack of seasoned firewood and one dozen farm fresh eggs. Other farm products may be available upon request, you never know what might be ready in the garden!
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$41
/ night
Spruce Hollow Campground
4. Spruce Hollow Campground
13mi from Crystal Mountain · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This is Northern Michigan’s Nude campground. The private campground is a ladies camp with men only allowed if accompanied by a female.
This is northern Michigan’s premier ladies club - Ladies get in free for day passes and qualify for discounts on camping.
Lifestyle and Naturist both welcome - The Spruce is a very relaxing atmosphere where ladies can feel safe and free from being bothered. You will find both lifestyle and naturalist at the spruce. This is a mixed club and everyone respects each other. Nudity is allowed throughout Camp but play is not in public view.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$42
/ night
Torch Lake Or Elk Lake Base Camp
5. Torch Lake Or Elk Lake Base Camp
100%
(3)
40mi from Crystal Mountain · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our camp! If you are a Harvest Host / Boondockers Welcome member you get your first two nights as part of your membership, please book those through the HH site. We have 11 acres, currently with a really ugly old farm home on site that is a rehab in progress, but a beautiful property. We are located a few miles from Torch Lake and walking distance to a public access on Elk lake. Close proximity to Elk Rapids, Alden, Williamsburg, and Traverse City and all those areas have to offer. We have water fill and a dump station on site, and we are working on electrical hook ups. Our property has many open areas to park, some very level, some not. We have woods and a large hill area with lots of birds and wildlife to see. We can accommodate large rigs, small rigs, and all in between. Pets are welcome but must be leashed as we have two of our own dogs. If you have any questions or needs, do not hesitate to ask, we will always try to accommodate. We were previous Harvest Hosts at our prior property, we have spent time as camp hosts, and have travelled the country in our RV and like to think we have a great understanding of what makes a nice camp experience and we will do everything we can to make sure that is the case, cheers!
Geoff and Kara
Campfires
Water hookup
Potable water
from
$19
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Dawn
October 2025
Tent
What a quiet, serene camping spot! Hit every one of our camping requirements and then exceeded them! We will definitely be going back!
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Virginia
October 2025
15 ft travel trailer
This is our second year camping here to fish for salmon. It’s well run and so convenient for being able to walk to the river. Bathroom is clean and hot showers are nice to have.
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Paula
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Well, we camped here this summer and absolutely adored it! And… We vowed to return for fall camping! Well, one of us got to, I had to work. But once again, my husband had a wonderful time in one of the most beautiful settings we’ve ever been to. Being that secluded camping in Michigan is absolutely wonderful. My granddaughter went with us this summer and she cannot wait to go back next year. She was not happy grandpa went without her! A good center point for short drives for biking, kayaking, or just going to town! And the drive to get anywhere is very pretty. See you next summer!
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Chad
September 2025
17 ft campervan
Super secluded with amazing night sky’s. The cows came and visited when we got there and said goodbye as we left. Not another person in site that allowed full peacefulness and relaxation, it really let us reset.
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Ryan
September 2025
28 ft Class A
The landscape is absolutely incredible. If you are looking for beauty, peace and solace, SOL is the spot. My wife and I had such a great time just sitting and enjoying the surroundings, great walks and just sitting and feeling the fresh air; warm days and cool nights. We will be back.
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Bill
September 2025
19 ft campervan
Margaret’s spot at Green Lantern was perfect. Lots of firewood a very clean port-a-potty. Easy to find. Highly recommend.
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Sydney
September 2025
Tent
I had such a wonderful two night stay at Gypsy Hill. Firewood was provided and we had the coziest little set up right under the trees. Skies were so clear and perfect for stargazing. Purple lantern was just what we needed. Thank you for the hospitality on your land!
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Paige
August 2025
16 ft car
With pets
This was my second ever Hipcamp stay and this campsite blew my first time out of the water. I am so amazed I was thinking about the review I would leave while I was still there. The view was breathtaking at all hours of the day and night. The complimentary eggs were beautiful and tasty. And I actually gasped at the port-a-potty because it looked as if I was the first one to ever use it *ever*. There were 3 mischievous cows watching my dog and I as we unpacked and kept us giggling all evening. It was *so* quiet all night and the sunrise in the morning was perfection. I could not have asked for more! I had a hard time finding it initially only bc I struggle to follow very simple and direct instructions. I hope to return eventually
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Nicholas
August 2025
Tent
Nice site with potable water access, an outhouse and a portapotty. Our site which was tent only was nice and secluded!
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Timothy
August 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
Best HipCamp I have renter so far!
Clean Porta Potty
Great View
Quiet and secluded
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Eric
August 2025
29 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Everything was perfect. From the fresh eggs to hardwood firewood. Site was level to setup our trailer. Was greeted by a wild turkey and a bunch of additional wildlife. The cows were perfect neighbors. Would 100% recommend. 10/10 and five starts every day.
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Gail
August 2025
16 ft car
Quiet setting on the edge of the field. The stars and moon were beautiful. Site was neat and tidy. I would certainly stay here again.
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Alexis
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Gypsy Hill
My boyfriend and I stopped for one night to car-camp while passing through. It was perfect! Directions were easy to follow, even in the dark. While we didn’t stay long, the site was well kept and quiet, just what we needed. We arrived late but the host greeted us in the morning and was very friendly! We definitely recommend Margaret’s place.
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Ashley
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Margaret’s land is beautiful! We had a very nice stay. The trails were well marked, the outhouse was clean, and the campsite well maintained. It’s secluded but was also easy to get to things if something was forgotten. There are other camp sites nearby, but it still felt private for us. The fire pit was such a nice touch. We were grateful for the firewood provided. Even with some rain, we had a great stay and would recommend or rebook this Hipcamp!
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Mckenna
August 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
This place was awesome! Host was really nice, the site was beautiful (and dark enough to have nice stars), and the outhouse was super nice. I wish there was potable water but it was totally understandable that there wasn’t. Beautiful property, excited to come back.
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Paula
August 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
This campsite is huge! And it is a spectacular view! I would sit there looking out over this amazing rolling Hill expanse, and just wait for the Buffalo to appear… If you grasp my imagination. That’s exactly what it looks like. And there are two track roads you can walks down if you’d like to stretch your legs in the morning and at night! The scenery is gorgeous. The Porta potty was clean and a decent distance from the campsite! The most level ground would be at the top end of the mowed grass area Where the fire pit is. You do face east and get the morning sun. The sun sets behind you over a small woods. So if the weather is hot and sunny… The space can get very warm. So if heat bothers you at all, think about what the weather might be! We cannot wait to go back especially to try this spot in the fall! We actually could not believe we found this spot. Took our grand daughter kayaking on a small lake. Took her to interlochen State Park for swimming and music at the arts camp! You truly feel all alone in the world. We did hear the chickens a little bit which we loved! We enjoyed the eggs. The host gave us. You can hear muted traffic sound from M113, but usually only early in the morning, depending on how fast the trucks drive. And depending on time of year and weather conditions, the stars are all there!
If you love solitary camping with no one else around anywhere, this is the place for you. We will definitely be coming back.
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Lawrence
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This campground is great if you'd like a more peaceful environment. There are only 4 sites and each is well secluded from the others. It is easy to find of of a main road and there is a corner "bakery" super close by. The outhouse is clean and comfortable. There's also free firewood! And there is a well in the center of Honor to get free drinking water.
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Grace
August 2025
Tent
We loved camping at this campground! It was very peaceful and quite beautiful. The only con is that personally, our site was right next to the building in which the fish guts were kept, so it smelled pretty bad most of the time depending on how the wind blew. We weren’t at our campsite much so it was fine, but something to be aware of when selecting tent site #30.
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Will
August 2025
Tent
This was a great spot. The sites were well kept and centrally located to charming towns and natural wonders.
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Laurence
August 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
Purple Lantern was a great campsite. Well enclosed 270 degrees by Tall trees, allowing shade from sun in late afternoon. I did back a camper downhill into the site, but later discovered it is accessible as a "pull though" site from the main road.
Margaret is delightful and was a pleasure to meet. There is plenty of available hiking on her land , and she has hand built an outhouse which is SUPER CLEAN. I would gladly stay again.
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