The best campgrounds near Free Soil, Michigan with swimming

Free Soil packs a punch if you’re after a campsite with swimming spots. There are over 2,180 options here, ranging from riverside clearings to lakeside hideaways. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average closer to $36. Locals head to places like Camp Moonshadow (394 reviews), where you can cool off by the water and still have a blazing fire at night. Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (301 reviews) and House of Bear (237 reviews) are favorites for campers who want to mix swimming with wildlife-watching or a hike. Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets, so you won’t need to rough it too hard. Free Soil’s wild mix of activities keeps the crowds coming back every season.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Free Soil packs a punch if you’re after a campsite with swimming spots. There are over 2,180 options here, ranging from riverside clearings to lakeside hideaways. Prices start at $15 a night, with the average closer to $36. Locals head to places like Camp Moonshadow (394 reviews), where you can cool off by the water and still have a blazing fire at night. Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (301 reviews) and House of Bear (237 reviews) are favorites for campers who want to mix swimming with wildlife-watching or a hike. Most sites welcome pets, allow campfires, and offer toilets, so you won’t need to rough it too hard. Free Soil’s wild mix of activities keeps the crowds coming back every season.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp Moonshadow

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47mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Honor, MI

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 ft.- 20 Amp service Only!!! WE also have a 59 Vintage Shasta that rents nightly up to 3 nites 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. Electricity and water is included at the RV site, and the Shasta Camper along with the Showerhouse and Camp Kitchen

2. Harvest Village - Farmstay

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35mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Le Roy, MI

Your Hosts - Dan and Arlene Cool: “We served as missionaries in South America for over 20 years. Our first assignment was in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, primarily at a school for missionary children, teaching Bible classes (Dan) and helping to start up and run a hot lunch program (Arlene). After this we ministered in Paraguay for 10 years. Our final years of missionary service were in Chile where we founded a missionary training school to train Chilean missionaries. Latin American students that we helped train are now serving around the world bringing hope and the Gospel to needy people. Harvest Village helps to support the ministries of our former students. We are excited to enter this new stage of our lives and to share our family’s centennial farm with people interested in healthier living and farm vacationing.”Your stay at Harvest Village helps bring hope to the hopeless; We set aside $1 /per guest, per night, to help our former students who are serving as missionaries in some of the neediest places around the world.

3. PV's Campground and Resort

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41mi from Free Soil · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · White Cloud, MI

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

4. Huron-Manistee National Forests

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938 sites · Mio, Michigan

You’re going to feel like you struck gold when you visit Huron-Manistee National Forest and you might actually strike gold! Along with hiking and horseback riding in the fairytale forest of lower Michigan, you can also pan for gold or hunt for natural minerals and geodes. If a sparkly souvenir isn’t your fancy, tube down the AuSable National Scenic River or explore the Nordhouse Dunes. The Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary is delight for all your senses and a spot to get that epic panoramic shot. This is a place you’ll want to discover for more than a day, so crack a few fireside brews at one of Huron-Manistee’s campgrounds. You’ll have no issues here striking it rich in both scenery and fun.

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5. Orchard Beach State Park

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160 sites · Parkdale, Michigan

Orchard Beach State Park: A scenic escape with trails and camping.

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6. McTaylor Lake Property

33mi from Free Soil · 1 site · RV · Bitely, MI

Family property that’s on the Lake. When we are not there, we would like to share a piece of our serenity with others who enjoy the peace and tranquility of Lakes and the nearby Manistee National Forest . Access to the Lake allows you to enjoy several water activities. From Kayaking, swimming, fishing and more. Off road ATV’s motorcycling, side by sides , snowmobiling, and sightseeing. Deck facing Lake and grill available Pet Friendly (just pick up after your pet please) Trash can be dumped at the local transfer station

7. House of Bear

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44mi from Free Soil · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Grawn, MI

The House of Bear is located on a spectacular 97-acre, fourth generation working Tree farm in Northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County. Stunning Northern Michigan wildlife with creeks and an old natural beaver pond, what a wonderful place to relax, and soak in the surroundings. Step out of the hectic stress of the everyday and take a moment at one of the many areas to soak up what you have disconnected from. Feel the wind across your skin, the Earth beneath your feet and the Sun shining down. Hear the birds singing, the trees swaying in the wind and what animal was that? See the deer frolicking, birds flying, trees growing and how nature all comes together. Smell the Earth, the Pine from the trees and the wild flowers. Take some time and wonder, lose yourself in Nature and get refreshed. Natural Rustic Camping, wake up to a beautiful sunrise, listen to the birds singing away, with the chance of seeing any of Northern Michigan’s awesome wildlife. Sunsets are spectacular with so many different colors, and on a Clear night look up at the stars without the lights of a big city.

8. Soul Fire Forest

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45mi from Free Soil · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Montague, MI

Come join us in our enchanted forest and perhaps have a party with the fairy folk 🧚‍♂️😉 at our permaculture farm and intentional community, with camping options in or out of the woods. Lake Michigan is 5 miles down the road, the Hart-Montague bike trail is 1.4 miles down the road, and Manistee National forest is also nearby. The cute lake towns of Montague and Whitehall are also nearby with all the amenities. Also near (~5 miles) Electric Forest music festival, Double J ranch, Lewis Adventure farm and zoo and many other adventures!

9. Deer Run Retreat

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15mi from Free Soil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Manistee, MI

Escape the hustle and bustle at Deer Run Retreat, a haven for those seeking tranquility and new memories in the embrace of nature. Here, you can wake up to the sight of deer grazing in the pasture and spend your evenings by the fireplace, gazing up at a sky adorned with countless stars. Our retreat offers a serene environment to unwind and relax, providing a peaceful getaway from the demands of everyday life. Whether you're drawn to the Little River Casino, historic downtown Manistee, or the array of outdoor activities like boating, fishing, tubing, and hiking, you'll find something for everyone in the surrounding area. We provide two gravel pads with full hook-ups for RVs and an additional grassy area with electric and water hook-ups. For those without their camper, we offer the option to rent a beautiful camper on-site. Deer Run Retreat is designed to be family-friendly, creating the perfect backdrop for building lasting memories with your loved ones. Come and rejuvenate at Deer Run Retreat, where the beauty of nature meets the comfort of a welcoming retreat. We can't wait to host your stay!

10. Ludington State Park

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373 sites · Ludington, Michigan

Take a beach break at two lakes in one at this sandy state park.

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11. Charles Mears State Park

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177 sites · Pentwater, Michigan

Discover Charles Mears State Park's scenic trails and serene campgrounds.

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12. Mitchell State Park

223 sites · Cadillac, Michigan

Discover Mitchell State Park's natural beauty and outdoor adventures.

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13. Interlochen State Park

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447 sites · Interlochen, Michigan

Michigan's first state park established in 1917 cost the Legislature $60,000 for the land.

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14. Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

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

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.

15. Doriath Springs

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43mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents · Hersey, MI

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.

16. Up North Rivers Camping

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15mi from Free Soil · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Manistee, MI

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

17. Sandy Fern Campsite

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26mi from Free Soil · 1 site · Tent, RV · Baldwin, MI

Our property is 1 acre of land nestled in Baldwin MI. It is filled with white pines and black oak trees. It is walking distance from a swimmable and fishable lake called Rattlesnake Lake. 2 miles away is Idlewild lake with a beach, toilet and wifi. There are hundreds of miles of ORV trails. Our site is 2 miles from downtown Baldwin.

18. Northern Michigan Getaway

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33mi from Free Soil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Frankfort, MI

My rural property is nestled between cherry and apple orchards. We have two large, level RV/Tent sites. Site 1 is a partially shaded pull in site on a gravel pad, with a large level grassy area next to it. Site 2 is a sunny and grassy back in site. Both have 30 amp power, water and wifi. The sites are nice and spacious with fire ring and picnic table. In view of quiet rural road on one side, forest on the other. Surrounded by 600 acres of cherry and apple orchards. Quiet Wooded Frankfort Campsite - Private tent only camp site (supply your own tent) in the woods. Just a short 200 foot walk up the hill into the woods from your parking spot. Water spigot on your site, and 12v solar generator supplied to provide lighting and USB charging of your important devices. There is an outhouse (commercial porta-jon serviced after each weekend) and an outdoor heated shower in a private stall between the sites. IF YOU WANT TO CHECK IN AFTER NINE PM, YOU MUST PREARRANGE IT WITH US.

19. Brown Family Farm

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48mi from Free Soil · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Lake Ann, MI

8-acre gentleman’s farm covered in beautiful, drooping Norway Spruce. 40,000 acres of state land accessible by dirt roads directly from the property. Equidistant from Traverse City night life and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 2 miles from quaint downtown Lake Ann and Lake Ann Brewery. Small town Michigan at its finest. Choose to park on a level concrete pad near the horses and likely be woken up by our rooster, chickens and ducks, or pull back into the woods for a peaceful oasis and view of the back field. Running water and power available at the barn (no hook ups).

20. The Still Point Farm

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37mi from Free Soil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Thompsonville, MI

The 40-acre property is picturesque with pastures, open fields and pockets of trees. The entire property is encircled by mature pines and hardwoods. Take a stroll through the woods or wander amongst the century old apple trees. Enjoy the stunning views of Turtle Lake Ridge or visit one of the many local attractions that are nearby: Crystal Mountain Resort (9 mi), St. Ambrose Cellars (5 mi), Sleeping Bear Dunes (26 mi), Honor-canoeing (8 mi), Beulah-shopping (10 mi), Frankfort-Lake Michigan (17 mi), Iron Fish Distillery (12 mi), Turtle Lake Campground (3 mi), Blue Bridge Events Centre (13 mi), Traverse City (25 mi). The land is flat and sandy with grassy fields and clusters of trees and forrest areas. For RV camping, there is one location with water and electrical (30 amp). For rustic camping, there are 2 tree-lined acloves to choose from with fire rings and water access a short distance from the sites. Come and ride! The property backs up on 2 sides to State land and the year-round groomed trails are a couple hundred feet from the property line. Whether it is horsepower or horseback, the trails are just steps away. There is plenty of room for parking your trailer and even your horse! Please contact me in advance for day pass or short-term board of your horse. Separate fee from listing. Whatever your plans, we know you will enjoy the serenity of The Still Point! *This is a working horse farm with a barn, horses and paddocks which we kindly ask are off-limits (unless pre-arrangements have been made). Our horses are beautiful to look at, however, some are rescues and we ask that you respect their space and not feed them (allergies/special diets). Also, they sometimes mistake fingers for carrots! Please do not enter or reach into any enclosures. Electric fences in use! Staff and owners will be on-site daily to care for the animals.

Camper favorites near Free Soil

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Brown Family Farm

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48mi from Free Soil · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Lake Ann, MI

8-acre gentleman’s farm covered in beautiful, drooping Norway Spruce. 40,000 acres of state land accessible by dirt roads directly from the property. Equidistant from Traverse City night life and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 2 miles from quaint downtown Lake Ann and Lake Ann Brewery. Small town Michigan at its finest. Choose to park on a level concrete pad near the horses and likely be woken up by our rooster, chickens and ducks, or pull back into the woods for a peaceful oasis and view of the back field. Running water and power available at the barn (no hook ups).

The Still Point Farm

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37mi from Free Soil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Thompsonville, MI

The 40-acre property is picturesque with pastures, open fields and pockets of trees. The entire property is encircled by mature pines and hardwoods. Take a stroll through the woods or wander amongst the century old apple trees. Enjoy the stunning views of Turtle Lake Ridge or visit one of the many local attractions that are nearby: Crystal Mountain Resort (9 mi), St. Ambrose Cellars (5 mi), Sleeping Bear Dunes (26 mi), Honor-canoeing (8 mi), Beulah-shopping (10 mi), Frankfort-Lake Michigan (17 mi), Iron Fish Distillery (12 mi), Turtle Lake Campground (3 mi), Blue Bridge Events Centre (13 mi), Traverse City (25 mi). The land is flat and sandy with grassy fields and clusters of trees and forrest areas. For RV camping, there is one location with water and electrical (30 amp). For rustic camping, there are 2 tree-lined acloves to choose from with fire rings and water access a short distance from the sites. Come and ride! The property backs up on 2 sides to State land and the year-round groomed trails are a couple hundred feet from the property line. Whether it is horsepower or horseback, the trails are just steps away. There is plenty of room for parking your trailer and even your horse! Please contact me in advance for day pass or short-term board of your horse. Separate fee from listing. Whatever your plans, we know you will enjoy the serenity of The Still Point! *This is a working horse farm with a barn, horses and paddocks which we kindly ask are off-limits (unless pre-arrangements have been made). Our horses are beautiful to look at, however, some are rescues and we ask that you respect their space and not feed them (allergies/special diets). Also, they sometimes mistake fingers for carrots! Please do not enter or reach into any enclosures. Electric fences in use! Staff and owners will be on-site daily to care for the animals.

Gypsy Hill

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40mi from Free Soil · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Honor, MI

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!

Maplehill Farm Adventures

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11mi from Free Soil · 1 site · Lodging · Scottville, MI

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.

The Goat Bluff

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41mi from Free Soil · 1 site · RV · Big Rapids, MI

Learn more about this land:Small campsite in corner of property on a hill overlooking the house, field and goat yard. . I offer, fire pit, small tranquil pond (no swimming) goats and a sheep to pet and feed. I have plenty of dogs if you like their company as well. Access to Hungerford Lake horse trails. Small lake to fish or swim is near by. Lots of trails for riding or hiking.

Camp Squid Off The Grid

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31mi from Free Soil · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · Benzonia, MI

Our unique camp experience will have you coming back for more, year-after-year. Enjoy our 10 acres of seclusion and the infamous “Pine Tree Lane” for your family, & friends to spread out in nature’s wonderland. Now is the time to get out and enjoy Camping & cooking on an open fire, breathe in that fresh Northwestern MI aroma while keeping warm around your blazing campfire under the stars.

Little River Tiny Cabin - Manistee

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6.6mi from Free Soil · 1 site · Lodging · Manistee, MI

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.”

Woods & Stars: For Now.

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30mi from Free Soil · 2 sites · Lodging · Frankfort, MI

Watch spring and summer unfold here! Close to protected lands for hiking & mountain biking. Sip fair-trade french press coffee & enjoy homemade muffins. A chance to live close to nature while remaining close to Frankfort, Elberta, beaches,& more. Guests have explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Empire, etc. from here. Experience tiny house living! 125 sq ft!! A perfect place to celebrate your anniversary & birthday! Learn more about this land: We want to make sure each guest has an awesome experience so please be sure to thoroughly review the listing to make sure this is the experience you are excited about! We have another tiny house on the property. Each tiny house has its own privacy. They are located approx. 40 yards apart, separated by a piece of forest. You will have the whole tiny house to yourselves. Enjoy the hammock, relax by a bonfire, enjoy the stars. We live on the property, not far away so are available if you have any questions, etc. We have a two night minimum stay. There is a book in the house full of info on our favorites...favorite place for breakfast, favorite beach, mt. bike, etc. Other things to note: We have a french press for making coffee and provide fair-trade coffee. I haven't been able to update the caption on our "outdoor shower-like structure"-this is a rinse station-perfect for cooling down on a hot day! We have an indoor shower and flush toilet. We are pet-friendly and have hosted many groups with dogs. There is a $20/per pet/per night fee, which will not be included in your total. Please leave this money before departure. We require pet owners to follow our pet policy. Inquire for a copy of it. We built our family home in the woods behind the tiny house. When leafed out, the trees protect the view but just want to make sure you are aware of this before you arrive. Before the leaves are out, you will see the house behind the tiny house. We recently had to have some excavation work done so the area around the tiny house is in need of landscaping and time to re-grow vegetation. I will be working on this as soon as I can but just wanted to make sure you were aware before your arrival.

Public campgrounds near Free Soil

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Lake Michigan Recreation Area

3.2mi from Free Soil · 51 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

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Marzinski Horse Trail Campground

8.5mi from Free Soil · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Bear Track Campground

9.4mi from Free Soil · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Pine Lake Campground

12mi from Free Soil · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

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Orchard Beach Campground

13mi from Free Soil · 160 sites · Tents, RVs · in Orchard Beach State Park

Logmark Rest Stop

13mi from Free Soil · 4 sites · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Sulak Campground

14mi from Free Soil · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Blacksmith Bayou Access Site

14mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Whelan Lake Area

14mi from Free Soil · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Sand Lake Campground

14mi from Free Soil · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

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Beechwood Campground

15mi from Free Soil · 148 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ludington State Park

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Cedar Campground

15mi from Free Soil · 115 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ludington State Park

Stories from the 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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Ruth

October 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at Northern Michigan Getaway

Wonderful camping experience. Highly recommend this camp.

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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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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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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.

Emma

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Doriath Springs

This place was amazing. So serene and relaxing. I would recommend this place to anyone!!

site #15, 20 and 30 amp plugins are shown in the right of the picture. They are shared with site #14. septic hookup is near the trees to the left of the electrical box. Water fill station near the bathhouse.

Cassie

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

My husband and I rented a site here for our anniversary and we had a great time! The owner was very welcoming and super chill! The showers and restrooms are very clean and smelt good. We will bring our kids here too since there’s an open area with things for kids to do and places for parents to hang out! We came up to ride the trails and there are plenty of spots to start that fun! Thank you, Thomas for being a great host! I’m sure we will be back.

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Alvin

September 2025

30 ft toy hauler

Weekend Trip to PV's Campground and Resort

Nice quiet place close to the orv trail head.owners where very helpfull.Grounds was clean.

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David

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to PV's Campground and Resort

Nice and quiet. Many pull through sites. 300’ or less away from water in the off chance you forget to fill up before setting up like I did. I’m sure we’ll be back next year.

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Katie

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Soul Fire Forest

I felt very welcomed and had fun helping around the garden. Loved seeing the ducks. We stayed right in the backyard, even though the woods were a great option too! Fun time, would come again.

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Ellie

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Brown Family Farm

Great private camping spot. We scheduled very last minute and Dillon was helpful and flexible!

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Andrew

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Camp Moonshadow

Robb and Jeanne are super nice people and the campgrounds are extremely well kept. Couldn't have been better!

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Chad

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Harvest Village - Farmstay

Loved the peace and quiet while staying here. Had a blast helping with chores and getting to meet all the animals and pet the cats. An amazing stay we’ll definitely come back to on our way north again

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Haylee

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Doriath Springs

This site is a slice of heaven on earth. We had the most comfortable camping conditions weather-wise, it was getting a bit chilly in September so we had the entire property to ourselves. So peaceful and healing. Site 2 and 3 are definitely show stoppers. The walk down to the campsite feels right out of a Disney woodland movie, complete with a ton of foliage, flowers, and a babbling creek that was a dream to listen to as you fall asleep at night. Sarah was awesome and super communicative and let us have free range of the sites during our stay since we were the only ones there. Being on the river was absolutely picturesque and we are already planning on coming back in the summer to enjoy the river more. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your gorgeous property with us, we are so excited to come back with friends!

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Lisa

September 2025

30 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Northern Michigan Getaway

Fantastic place! We loved the orchard and host Dan was very accommodating he took us back to a secluded spot with lots of room. The next morning we enjoyed the fresh baked goods and may items at the farm store. We would definitely stay again.

We had plenty of space and tree cover to park and pitch a tent!

Sophia

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to House of Bear

We had a great time on Bear’s site. The land was beautiful and peaceful, and Bear was extremely welcoming and friendly. We would definitely go back again.