The best family-friendly campgrounds near Free Soil, Michigan

Looking for a camping adventure near Free Soil, Michigan? Hipcamp has over 120 options for you to choose from! Whether you're looking for a family-friendly land to pitch your tent or a cozy cabin to call home, we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), and Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp (97 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and pet-friendly environments. Engage in thrilling activities like whitewater paddling, horseback riding, or wind sports. Start planning your camping escape today!

99% (1.1K) • 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Free Soil

Looking for a camping adventure near Free Soil, Michigan? Hipcamp has over 120 options for you to choose from! Whether you're looking for a family-friendly land to pitch your tent or a cozy cabin to call home, we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), and Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp (97 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and pet-friendly environments. Engage in thrilling activities like whitewater paddling, horseback riding, or wind sports. Start planning your camping escape today!

99% (1.1K) • 86 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Free Soil

1. Camp Moonshadow

99%

(599)

47mi from Free Soil · 6 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.

2. Provision Family Farms

97%

(152)

42mi from Free Soil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Nestled in Manistee National Forest is a family farm. Trailheads lead to hundreds of miles of public two-track, and the woods roll between oak/maple/beech and aspen/birch. On the farm is a 20 acre lake with a floating island, tent sites, and healthy ecosystems with plenty of wildlife.Our farm pastures pigs, cattle, sheep and poultry, investing in our dirt and our neighbors. We are provision family farms because we provide for our animals even as we are provided for. Drop on in at the house and we may have time for a little tour.In the woods is a small composting toilet, but you're welcome to fertilize our pastures anytime. There's also a shower available in the house.The best time to visit Michigan forests is in October when the leaves turn color and the nights are cool. The mosquitoes are done for the winter and the air is brisk.

3. Doriath Springs

99%

(154)

43mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents

Doriath Springs is a family homestead committed to peace path revolution. Learn more about this land: Doriath Springs feels magical!  Doriath Springs is a small 5+ acre family homestead dedicated to environmental sustainability and peace path revolution. Easy arrival by the Muskegon River, the Pere Marquette Bike Trail, or highway M-10.  Space for tent camping along the river in the sun or by the creek in the forest. Rustic outhouse. Pets are welcome as long as they are kept leashed and supervised at all times. 1-4 minute walk from parking to sites. Please Leave No Trace: Leave the land, creek, and river as it is when you arrived as much as possible. Moving rocks, digging holes, and cutting live trees is not allowed because it disturbs the ecosystem that the bugs, fish, water fowl, birds of prey, and all the other critters rely on. You are responsible for taking all of your garbage with you when you check out.

4. Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp

99%

(362)

35mi from Free Soil · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Llama Meadows Farm is a sixteen acre organic fruit and vegetable farm. Located in Beautiful Benzie Country, in Northwestern Lower Michigan. We are one mile south of Crystal Lake and six miles east of Lake Michigan. Our-house is super insulated and passive solar. We had llamas for their wool and manure. We retired from raising llamas, we had 12 they got old and moved on. We have around 50 fruit trees. The fruit we grow includes apples, pears, figs and paw paws. We also grow grapes, and kiwis, we also put in filberts, walnuts and pecans. We have a beautiful labyrinth peace garden. We don't want barbecue pits on the ground it burns the grass Please check Extras for Pet fees, Campfire Wood and Electric.

5. Up North Rivers Camping

98%

(102)

15mi from Free Soil · 11 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

6. Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

100%

(168)

22mi from Free Soil · 49 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Gearing up for our 5th season as the new owners of The Sportsman's Port. We have made many updates and will continue to do so. We take pride in a clean bath house, and want everyone to have a great time at our campground. Sometimes it's crazy booked up and other times it may just be you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will answer them as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting lots of new faces and hopefully starting family traditions for you and yours. We have spacious sites that are all different shapes and sizes. Depending on the site it may have 20/30/50 amp service depending on the site. There are currently only three that have 50 amp service. Also some sites have a septic hookup. Water fill station is located near the bathhouse. There is a private dump station also available for use just ask.

7. PV's Campground and Resort

97%

(113)

41mi from Free Soil · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

We sit on over 50 acres that has been in our family for over 40 years.

8. The Vine Wilderness Glamping

100%

(13)

37mi from Free Soil · 1 site · Lodging

A quiet peaceful place to unwind after exploring the wonderful nearby attraction that up north Michigan has to offer. Nestled on 20 acres of pines and hardwood forest and only yards away from thousands of acres of state forest .

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Austin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Doriath Springs

Very scenic, easy to access and clean. Highly recommend

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Bryan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

It was a great campsite. Great hosts. I would book again.

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Denisse

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

It was very private and secluded. I really enjoyed being out in nature.

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Mariel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

The camp spot on Luke's farm was lovely. While we requested the kayaks for their pond, we did not end up using them. The space was very private. We had a little trouble getting to the space as the direction listed in the booking did not land you immediately into the space, but more like adjacent. We arrived late and it was dark out so we had a tough time knowing where to turn, there was very little signage to indicate where exactly to go, and we did not have the best cell service. We made it to their farm and we were given a map. Overall, i would stay there again and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful time out in nature. The views of the autumn foliage were abundant. Thank you!

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Erika

October 2025

18 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Moonshadow

We’ve stayed at Camp Moonshadow twice and love the site, the places to visit nearby, and the hospitality we’ve received from Robb and Jeanne! I could not recommend staying here more. So quiet, pet friendly, an outdoor shower, and the woods are something straight out of a fairy tale. You will regret not staying here!

Katie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Up North Rivers Camping

When we arrived and discovered we did not have our crank for our pop up Dean went and made us a crank we could use in his own garage. Talk about above and beyond. Besides Deans kindness, we also enjoyed campfires, looking at the stars and looking at his wife's beautiful Dahlia garden.

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Luke

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Moonshadow

Excellent stay and we’ll be back next year. Moonshadow will be our new go-to place when visiting Sleeping Bear. Robb and Jeanne were accommodating and friendly. I look forward to visiting again and taking a longer stay

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Eric

October 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Camp Moonshadow

Perhaps the best place I've stayed at on hip camp. Definitely top 5. Robb and Jeanne have a really great place. The photos are accurate. The pine forest was great. At night you can hear the wind traveling from one side to the other. I love the clean flat carpet of pine needles. In the morning we drove about 5 minutes to lake Michigan Beach which was gorgeous. No bugs at all this time of year. I liked the community fireplace because it was all setup and quick to get a fire going. There is a volleyball court in the grass too.

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Veronika

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Moonshadow

This was our second year staying at the Camp Moonshadow. It is quiet and relaxing place to unwind. The hosts were very nice and welcoming. The camp is close distance to a lot of state parks and hiking trails with beautiful views to Lake Michigan.

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Sandra

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Great little campground, nothing fancy but everything was clean and well kept. The host was great and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Checked in with us to make sure everything was going good. Definitely planning to go back.

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Emily

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

This place was gorgeous, and it had everything we needed.

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Kevin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Provision Family Farms

Very peaceful and serene land, the property couldn’t be set up better away from everything no distractions just you and nature will definitely be going again!

Alison

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Vine Wilderness Glamping

We booked this site last minute and were so thankful it was instantly approved. The hosts were kind and quick to help when Google Maps sent us a bit off track. Once we arrived, the space felt like a hidden little retreat tucked into the woods. It’s easy to imagine a young family making memories here… kids playing badminton, chasing fireflies, roasting marshmallows, and drifting off to the sound of crickets and frogs. The setup includes a portapotty with a foot-flush and small sink, an outdoor shower, a futon, a queen air bed, and two cots. There’s a picnic table with umbrella, a coffee press and kettle, simple dishes and cups, a small grill, games, coloring books, and polyester linens. Everything was tidy and looked newly stocked for the season. The drive in is a narrow, bumpy two-track… best for a smaller 4x4. Once you’re settled, it’s peaceful and quiet, with a wide open sky full of stars. The hosts clearly care about creating a welcoming, family-friendly place to unwind. The mattress wasn’t the comfiest and the tiki torches were empty, but those are small details in an otherwise thoughtful stay. We enjoyed our night here and can see it being perfect for a family weekend… laughter by the fire, s’mores in hand, surrounded by the sounds of nature. ♥️🌲🖖🏻

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Rusty

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Moonshadow

This place was rad! Super quiet and clean. The showers were Hot and toilets were clean. I drove north to Arts Tavern for Breakfast @ 8am, it was great! I’d camp here again.

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Sara

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Moonshadow

Not only was Moonshadow a breath of fresh air, but so was meeting Robb!

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Ben

October 2025

19 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Camp Moonshadow

Nice RV spot. Pretty secluded from the outside but you are pretty close to some buildings and the RV camper they rent so not SUPER private. Great spot overall though

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matt

September 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

The site were clean and the campgrounds setup was done well.

Bob

September 2025

19 ft Class B

3 nights at Camp Moonshadow

Excellent place! Robb and Jenn were very gracious and helpful upon our arrival. The kitchen is wonderful and well stocked. Portapotties are super clean and well maintained. This is one of the best hipcamps we have had the pleasure to experience.

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Ganzorig

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp

Hello there! There was amazing place then very quite and soft. Looks night time wonderful. Bc there was so many shiny stars and milky way. Thank you so much.