98% (248) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Frankfort
Winding River Campground
1. Winding River Campground
93%
(37)
6.9mi from Frankfort · 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$53
/ night
Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
2. Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
100%
(18)
30mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Our Tiny Cabin in this enchanted glen by the river is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. You can hear and see the river from your porch, explore the riverside (all natural-no landscaping or paths!) enjoy a campfire and watch the incredible fireflies. Read a book or take a nap, and indulge yourself in peace and quiet. No electricity, but plenty of battery operated lights, a propane lantern and camp kitchen with Coleman cook stove. Queen size bed, outdoor composting toilet. (The outdoor shower isn’t done, yet!). While only 15 minutes from downtown Manistee, this gorgeous spot in the heart of the Little Manistee River corridor is the only way to truly experience the “spirit of the woods.”
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$110
/ night
Maplehill Farm Adventures
3. Maplehill Farm Adventures
97%
(16)
46mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Hello
We’ve a cute little trailer all set up for two with a large covered deck to enjoy a beverage and listen to the crickets. In the morning take your coffee out on the deck and hear the farm animals begin to wake up. Take a ride into downtown Ludington or a kayak/boat trip down the Pete Marquette or the Manistee rivers.
Spend the day at the beach relaxing, eat ice cream from the House of Flavors or visit the White Pine Village for a historic lesson.
Come back, grill up some dinner and enjoy a beverage with a campfire or watch the tele.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$99
/ night
Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
4. Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
100%
(98)
50mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Hardwood and conifer upland forest w old growth white pine. Rolling terrain with lowland conifer w beaver ponds and wetlands. Trails for hiking or atv riding. Adjacent to hundreds of acres of roadless state forest pretty much inaccessible to most public. On a small tributary to the Pine River, that turns into a canoe/kayak/trout stream a couple miles downstream.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$54
/ night
Pine River Glamping Retreat
5. Pine River Glamping Retreat
100%
(7)
37mi from Frankfort · 1 site
The glamping tent is located in an existing campground at the Pine River Paddlesports Center. The campground itself is on 26 acres - the sites are all hedged around on 3 sites with woods and are generously spaced out from one another. It is a clean and quiet campground - you shouldn't be able to hear your neighbors, and they shouldn't be able to hear you.
The tent does have electricity - there is one power strip that is enough to power a fan (provided in the tent!), and to charge phones. There is a queen-sized bed, but please bring your own bedding.
Inside the tent is also a 'coffee nook' - complete with a one-burner propane stove, tea kettle, pour-over coffee system, and water pitcher. Potable water is available at the tent site (there is a water spigot outside).
Outside of the tent there is a fire pit with an adjustable grate for cooking, a picnic table, and a locking trash can that we change daily for you.
Our bathroom building is a short walk from the glamping tent. It is a modern restroom with a men's and a women's side, complete with hot, running water, flush toilets, and coin-operated showers.
We are located in the Manistee National Forest. Our campground borders the National Forest. On site, there is a beautiful 1/4 mile deer trail walk through the National Forest that leads to a great overlook of the Pine River. Also on site is a frisbee golf course that is free to campers.
Also located on site is the Paddlesports Center where we rent canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and rafts for paddling the Pine River.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$77
/ night
Northern Exposure Campground
6. Northern Exposure Campground
28mi from Frankfort · 54 sites
Discover the unparalleled charm of Northern Exposure Campground, Michigan's ultimate "Up-North" retreat, where nature's beauty meets exceptional amenities. Nestled within 300 wooded acres and boasting 2.5 miles of pristine coastline along Hodenpyle Pond, our campground offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
With 260 spacious sites, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake framed by rolling hills. We provide a variety of accommodations, including primitive sites, electric and water hookups, pull-thru water sites, and sites equipped with 50-amp electrical service. For added convenience, sanitary dump stations are available, and we also offer cozy camping cabins for rent.
Relax on our sandy beach or take a refreshing swim in the clear waters. Anglers will appreciate our location in an award-winning fishing area, ideal for both novice and seasoned fishermen. Hiking enthusiasts can access the North Country Trail directly from the park, providing endless opportunities to explore the stunning landscape.
In the surrounding area, you'll find a wealth of activities to suit every interest, from premier mountain biking and hiking trails to vibrant festivals and challenging golf courses. Join us for a rejuvenating vacation in the great outdoors, where every stay contributes to enhancing the campground for your future visits, as all proceeds are rein
98% (248) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Frankfort
Winding River Campground
1. Winding River Campground
93%
(37)
6.9mi from Frankfort · 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
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$53
/ night
Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
2. Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
100%
(18)
30mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Our Tiny Cabin in this enchanted glen by the river is the perfect place to unplug and unwind. You can hear and see the river from your porch, explore the riverside (all natural-no landscaping or paths!) enjoy a campfire and watch the incredible fireflies. Read a book or take a nap, and indulge yourself in peace and quiet. No electricity, but plenty of battery operated lights, a propane lantern and camp kitchen with Coleman cook stove. Queen size bed, outdoor composting toilet. (The outdoor shower isn’t done, yet!). While only 15 minutes from downtown Manistee, this gorgeous spot in the heart of the Little Manistee River corridor is the only way to truly experience the “spirit of the woods.”
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$110
/ night
Maplehill Farm Adventures
3. Maplehill Farm Adventures
97%
(16)
46mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Hello
We’ve a cute little trailer all set up for two with a large covered deck to enjoy a beverage and listen to the crickets. In the morning take your coffee out on the deck and hear the farm animals begin to wake up. Take a ride into downtown Ludington or a kayak/boat trip down the Pete Marquette or the Manistee rivers.
Spend the day at the beach relaxing, eat ice cream from the House of Flavors or visit the White Pine Village for a historic lesson.
Come back, grill up some dinner and enjoy a beverage with a campfire or watch the tele.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$99
/ night
Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
4. Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
100%
(98)
50mi from Frankfort · 1 site
Hardwood and conifer upland forest w old growth white pine. Rolling terrain with lowland conifer w beaver ponds and wetlands. Trails for hiking or atv riding. Adjacent to hundreds of acres of roadless state forest pretty much inaccessible to most public. On a small tributary to the Pine River, that turns into a canoe/kayak/trout stream a couple miles downstream.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$54
/ night
Pine River Glamping Retreat
5. Pine River Glamping Retreat
100%
(7)
37mi from Frankfort · 1 site
The glamping tent is located in an existing campground at the Pine River Paddlesports Center. The campground itself is on 26 acres - the sites are all hedged around on 3 sites with woods and are generously spaced out from one another. It is a clean and quiet campground - you shouldn't be able to hear your neighbors, and they shouldn't be able to hear you.
The tent does have electricity - there is one power strip that is enough to power a fan (provided in the tent!), and to charge phones. There is a queen-sized bed, but please bring your own bedding.
Inside the tent is also a 'coffee nook' - complete with a one-burner propane stove, tea kettle, pour-over coffee system, and water pitcher. Potable water is available at the tent site (there is a water spigot outside).
Outside of the tent there is a fire pit with an adjustable grate for cooking, a picnic table, and a locking trash can that we change daily for you.
Our bathroom building is a short walk from the glamping tent. It is a modern restroom with a men's and a women's side, complete with hot, running water, flush toilets, and coin-operated showers.
We are located in the Manistee National Forest. Our campground borders the National Forest. On site, there is a beautiful 1/4 mile deer trail walk through the National Forest that leads to a great overlook of the Pine River. Also on site is a frisbee golf course that is free to campers.
Also located on site is the Paddlesports Center where we rent canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and rafts for paddling the Pine River.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$77
/ night
Northern Exposure Campground
6. Northern Exposure Campground
28mi from Frankfort · 54 sites
Discover the unparalleled charm of Northern Exposure Campground, Michigan's ultimate "Up-North" retreat, where nature's beauty meets exceptional amenities. Nestled within 300 wooded acres and boasting 2.5 miles of pristine coastline along Hodenpyle Pond, our campground offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.
With 260 spacious sites, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake framed by rolling hills. We provide a variety of accommodations, including primitive sites, electric and water hookups, pull-thru water sites, and sites equipped with 50-amp electrical service. For added convenience, sanitary dump stations are available, and we also offer cozy camping cabins for rent.
Relax on our sandy beach or take a refreshing swim in the clear waters. Anglers will appreciate our location in an award-winning fishing area, ideal for both novice and seasoned fishermen. Hiking enthusiasts can access the North Country Trail directly from the park, providing endless opportunities to explore the stunning landscape.
In the surrounding area, you'll find a wealth of activities to suit every interest, from premier mountain biking and hiking trails to vibrant festivals and challenging golf courses. Join us for a rejuvenating vacation in the great outdoors, where every stay contributes to enhancing the campground for your future visits, as all proceeds are rein
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Kent
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
The cabin at Ricks was perfect inside & out.
Everything you need for a beautiful secluded off grid experience. Excellent snow shoeing all over the property. He was very accommodating. Showed me around, helped get me acclimated & kept me stocked up with wood on the cold February nights. Will definitely be back.
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Nell
December 2025
With pets
This was my 2nd December trip up to Rick's cabin. It's a cozy little place that makes for a good escape from the city.
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Kevin
December 2025
With pets
Awesome cabin! Great property with lots of trails to explore, cozy cabin with very effective wood stove. Lots of privacy and a very quiet location, would stay again.
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Joshua
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
Nice little cabin with a wood stove! Rick was a super friendly host and easy to work with. Made a great stopping point for our trip!
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Heidi
October 2025
With pets
We loved camping at Rick’s! The cabin was well stocked with spices, flashlights, cozy and nice bedding. Rick resupied firewood for us and pointed out the trails to explore. The view from the cabin porch was beautiful with lots of colorful trees. The firepit was huge and we used the grates to cook over the fire. We’re coming back next summer!
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jaime
October 2025
With pets
Rick's place was such a gift. There were so many signs of thoughtfulness and insight into his prepared mind. Not only was the cabin equipped w/ basics but he also offers extras such as raincoats, hammocks, and what not. The property is well cared for, he has beautifully growing plants on the front porch The outhouse was actually nice, well stocked, and it was clean! The cabin too, was very clean, cleanest tiny cabin in woods I've seen yet! I like how he designed and decorated the cabin, it felt much bigger than it was. The framed bear art was so enjoyable to look at, each time I'd find something I hadn't before. It was like a mix between a Hieronymus Bosch piece and a teddy bears picnic! I highly recommend, he's a really nice easy going guy, pleasant to communicate with.
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Alan
October 2025
2 nights at Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
Budget friendly Paradise,if you like secluded lodging and free firewood?
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Shannon
October 2025
With pets
Rick's cabin is great and the surrounding land is beautiful and peaceful. This was my 2nd stay at Rick's and I look forward to next year!
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Mj
October 2025
3 nights at Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
Wonderful little place! It was perfect! My dog enjoyed some much needed play time off leash. Everything about it was great! We will be back!
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Anna
September 2025
With pets
Had another great stay at Rick's cabin! Beautiful woods this time of year. Our dog loves playing with Jack. We all had a nice stay, thank you again!
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Keith
September 2025
With pets
A piece of paradise. The host is very good and of course, his four-legged companion Jax is a big help
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Heather
September 2025
With pets
Rick's cabin is so beautiful! He really has built a little slice of heaven in the woods. We had so much fun talking to him and meeting his sweet dog! We loved relaxing on the covered deck watching the fire below dance in the stoic stone firepit. Our son rode his bike and explored all around the trails on Rick's land, we hiked them too. Lots of nature to observe and the smells of the woods were delightful. This cabin was just what we were looking for in a quick family getaway! Rick has a large table for the kitchen counter setup with propane stoves, utensils, and a large glass water jug with an electric pump! The beds on the bunk were really comfortable, and the wood stove was so nice in the early mornings to warm the cabin up. The small dining table was perfect for taking it easy, drinking coffee and gazing out the window at the diverse trees. Rick also has a battery powered fan, and shop vac which were such nice things to have! He provided the firewood for both the outdoor pit and the small wood stove inside. The cabin is also a few miles from Yoder's of Tustin for some groceries, supplies, lots of baked treats and deli items including sandwiches. We drove to see the Pine River and the scenery around the area.
Rick is a wonderful host! We will be back!! Thank you, Rick!!
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John
September 2025
With pets
When AI makes a cabin - this is the cabin it is copying. You will be able to walk the land until you are exhausted. Host was great. I would love to see it in snow.
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Courtnie
September 2025
With pets
We had a girls weekend, and it was hands down the perfect fit. We aren't the city type of women even though we live and work in cities...
Rick and Jack were absolutely amazing hosts. The cabin had literally everything that we needed. We just had to show up with food and clothes. Keep in mind there is no refrigerator. Lol it's off grid.
The beds were super comfortable. We just kept the clean bedding on and placed our stuff over top. We moved things around to for our stay( yes we cleaned up and put it all back, as you should lol). Even the outhouse was very clean and stocked.
The amount of trails and things you could find to do on the land were pretty awesome. we wound up getting lost...so make sure you figure out your bearings before you leave.google maps and common sense helped Lol. He has plenty of lights/ flashlights to use... To stove kept us warm (filling a water pan and keeping it on top helped a lot with the humidity/allergies) Really.. The only thing that we would recommend is maybe putting some lights leading to the outhouse.
He kept us well stocked on firewood, we even got to watch him drop a tree for us. Lol the night is BLACK. But the sounds are amazing! We can't wait to be able to go back. Hubby and I will be returning for a romantic getaway too! Btw JACK is the softest and sweetest dog ever! Can't wait to see him again!
Thanks Rick, see you soon!
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Joshua
September 2025
6 nights at Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
I loved staying Steph and Mark’s Tiny Cabin! It was clean, well appointed (as far as was expected for a place with no electricity) and above all, private. I was able to disconnect and relax, enjoy the sound of the babbling little river, and catch up on reading and sleep with zero distractions. Thanks for hosting me!
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Leah
August 2025
With kids
This cabin is perfect if you're looking for some quiet time in nature! Highly recommend - we had such a great time!
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Joseph
August 2025
2 nights at Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee
Awesome little spot! Great hosts and communication.
Would absolutely return but now trying to convince my wife to let me buy property and replicate this great set-up.
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Joshua
July 2025
3 nights at Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
This is my first time camping through Hipcamp and my Dad and I had a great stay here, I'll definitely be back again.
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Kevin
July 2025
With pets
Wow. This place is really special. The camper you stay in is really cute, cozy and has a large porch overlooking the woods.
The property itself is beautiful with a creek and trails running through it.
Susan was a great host and even provided us fresh eggs and cucumbers!
10/10 I would definitely stay here again.
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Jessica
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Ricky’s Pine River hunt/camp
Absolutely amazing! We loved our short one night getaway here. It was more secluded than I expected which was a pleasant surprise! We can’t wait to come back again.
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