The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Dearborn, Michigan

Just outside Detroit near the great Lake Erie, Dearborn is a hidden gem featuring nature reserves like Island Lake Recreation Area and state parks such as Algonac State Park. Dearborn offers the conveniences of the city and the draw of pristine nature, allowing campers the best of both worlds. The abundance of rivers and lakes means waterfront camping and activities are popular, but sprawling forests allow for hiking and wildlife sightings, too. Explore massive tracts of dense maple forest, secluded canoe routes down Huron River, and finish each day relaxing by the fire at a private campground, RV site, or cabin rental.

98% (1K) • 114 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dearborn

Full Circle Farms and Sanctuary

1. Full Circle Farms and Sanctuary

24mi from Dearborn · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Full Circle Farms & Sanctuary – Your Sacred Resting Place Under the Stars Tucked in the wild heart of Michigan, Full Circle Farms & Sanctuary is more than just a campsite—it’s a sanctuary for the soul. Here, nature breathes deeply. You’ll find yourself surrounded by open meadows, forest whispers, and the quiet call of the land, inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and remember your place in the great circle. Whether you're pitching a tent beneath the stars or joining one of our seasonal rituals, this is a space where community, creativity, and spirit meet. We host wellness workshops, fire ceremonies, and holistic gatherings, but you’re just as welcome to simply sit by the river, watch the sky, and just be. Campers have access to the fire circle, community kitchen, and shared sacred spaces built with intention. Our land is a living altar—honoring Earth, balance, and all beings that walk, crawl, or fly. Come as you are. Leave more whole.

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NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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38mi from Dearborn · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON HIPCAMP. AIRBNB ONLY.

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$35

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Leaning Pine Acres

3. Leaning Pine Acres

47mi from Dearborn · 1 site

The Leaning Pine offers three quarters of an acre attached to 2 wooded acres. It is in a Cove backed up to the woods creating a very secluded site with your own private fire pit. As of right now we are only renting the lot out as a single site. It is perfectly located just outside of down town and centrally located near all Major Freeways. Order food right to your tent or gathering without leaving your company. Star Gazing and sleeping in a tent right next to the woods really gives it that up-north feeling. Anything for Anyone of all ages in Beautiful Michigan. Book any time to enjoy all of the seasons in our great state of Michigan. Contact us to book our with any questions about the site area.

Campfires

Toilets

Picnic table

from

$90

/ night

Just outside Detroit near the great Lake Erie, Dearborn is a hidden gem featuring nature reserves like Island Lake Recreation Area and state parks such as Algonac State Park. Dearborn offers the conveniences of the city and the draw of pristine nature, allowing campers the best of both worlds. The abundance of rivers and lakes means waterfront camping and activities are popular, but sprawling forests allow for hiking and wildlife sightings, too. Explore massive tracts of dense maple forest, secluded canoe routes down Huron River, and finish each day relaxing by the fire at a private campground, RV site, or cabin rental.

98% (1K) • 114 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Dearborn

Full Circle Farms and Sanctuary

1. Full Circle Farms and Sanctuary

24mi from Dearborn · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Full Circle Farms & Sanctuary – Your Sacred Resting Place Under the Stars Tucked in the wild heart of Michigan, Full Circle Farms & Sanctuary is more than just a campsite—it’s a sanctuary for the soul. Here, nature breathes deeply. You’ll find yourself surrounded by open meadows, forest whispers, and the quiet call of the land, inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and remember your place in the great circle. Whether you're pitching a tent beneath the stars or joining one of our seasonal rituals, this is a space where community, creativity, and spirit meet. We host wellness workshops, fire ceremonies, and holistic gatherings, but you’re just as welcome to simply sit by the river, watch the sky, and just be. Campers have access to the fire circle, community kitchen, and shared sacred spaces built with intention. Our land is a living altar—honoring Earth, balance, and all beings that walk, crawl, or fly. Come as you are. Leave more whole.

Campfires

Potable water

Picnic table

from

$40

/ night

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

2. NO LONGER AVAILABLE

38mi from Dearborn · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON HIPCAMP. AIRBNB ONLY.

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

from

$35

/ night

Leaning Pine Acres

3. Leaning Pine Acres

47mi from Dearborn · 1 site

The Leaning Pine offers three quarters of an acre attached to 2 wooded acres. It is in a Cove backed up to the woods creating a very secluded site with your own private fire pit. As of right now we are only renting the lot out as a single site. It is perfectly located just outside of down town and centrally located near all Major Freeways. Order food right to your tent or gathering without leaving your company. Star Gazing and sleeping in a tent right next to the woods really gives it that up-north feeling. Anything for Anyone of all ages in Beautiful Michigan. Book any time to enjoy all of the seasons in our great state of Michigan. Contact us to book our with any questions about the site area.

Campfires

Toilets

Picnic table

from

$90

/ night

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The best dog-friendly camping near Dearborn guide

Where to go

Algonac State Park

Northeast of Dearborn, where the St. Clair River feeds into St. Clair Lake, is Algonac State Park. This preserve spans more than 1,500 acres with large areas open for day use along the riverbank, plus hiking trails and a 1,200-acre dedicated natural area. The park is home to rare habitats for birds, plants, and butterflies that are considered endangered. Canoe on St. Clair River, hike through rare oak savannas, and wrap up the day at a nearby campground or cabin rental.

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, a large park surrounding picturesque Lake Minnawanna, is just north of Dearborn. Summertime is the most popular season, with many staying in the park’s campgrounds, canoeing and swimming in the lake, or hiking and cycling across the small trail network. The park also has its share of fun in winter, with many great routes for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Outside the park, glamping spots and private lakeside campgrounds abound.

Island Lake Recreation Area

Island Lake Recreation Area to the west of Dearborn is home to several important biomes, including protected oak barren communities. These old, deciduous trees provide a stunning backdrop for hikers on the park’s four main hiking trails or canoers and kayakers paddling down the Huron River. Campers flock to Island Lake for swimming, fishing, mountain biking, hunting, and camping—this 4,000-acre park has something for everyone. Nearby RV parks include all the amenities campers want, from full hookups to washrooms and wifi.

When to go

Dearborn, Michigan is a popular destination year-round with seasonal adventures. Visit in summer for hiking, swimming, and paddling, when July highs average at 85.5°F. Though Michigan is a popular summer spot, the large number of public parks and reserves make it fairly easy to avoid large crowds. Winters in Dearborn can be quite cold (average January lows of 16.6°F), but snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are enjoyable with proper cold-weather gear.