The best big rig friendly campgrounds near Glen Arbor, Michigan

Looking to go camping near Glen Arbor, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 680 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. From the serene Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 rave reviews, to the cozy House of Bear with 179 reviews, and the scenic Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews, you'll have plenty of highly-rated options to choose from. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, hiking, or wind sports, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Glen Arbor, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Glen Arbor

Looking to go camping near Glen Arbor, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 680 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. From the serene Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 rave reviews, to the cozy House of Bear with 179 reviews, and the scenic Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews, you'll have plenty of highly-rated options to choose from. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, hiking, or wind sports, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Glen Arbor, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Glen Arbor

1. Starlight Campground and RV Park

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47mi from Glen Arbor · 120 sites · Tents, RVs

Starlight Campground is a family friendly campground in northern Michigan nestled amidst mature pine trees, with cozy campsites, full facilities, a beautiful hiking trail, both vintage and contemporary trailer rentals, impeccably clean facilities, incredible sunsets, and star-filled night skies. It is those dark skies that have inspired our name, carried over into our Starry Nights Weekend during the annual Perseids meteor shower in August, just one of a season full of themed weekends filled with carefully planned activities. Here at Starlight Campground we strive to provide our guests with a level of hospitality and service that will exceed their expectations. We are home of the “Welcome Wood”, where you will find three pieces of firewood already in your campfire ring as our way of saying “Thank you” for being our guest. We will even deliver wood, ice, and store items directly to your site. Think of it as room service in the great outdoors!

2. Timberline Campground

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22mi from Glen Arbor · 100 sites · RVs, Lodging

On the cusp of Crystal Lake, where the Betsie River flows, your Timberline Campground awaits in the place where the heart of the camper glows. The go-to base camp for the expert angler and avid boater, we’re famous for trout and salmon fishing. First-time campers and seasoned explorers drop in as part of a longer Michigan expedition or stay all season. We’re a large campground and spacious, with about every conceivable configuration of RV site you can imagine. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. Our RV sites have water, electric and sewer with pull-throughs, back-ins, and buddy back-ins with 30/50-amp electric service options. We have sites for tenting and a rentable cabin for those who don’t want to rough it. Whatever your camping style, you’ll have easy access to all the good stuff. Our emphasis is on providing all the recreation you could want while you’re at the campgrounds. In fact, plenty of our guests spend their vacations in our heated pools, jamming on the basketball court and hiking around the nearby Michigan beauty. With lots of storage available for boats and RVs, Timberline is the perfect home base for the whole season.

3. Deer Run Retreat

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41mi from Glen Arbor · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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!

4. The Still Point Farm

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20mi from Glen Arbor · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

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.

5. Michael O.’s Land

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28mi from Glen Arbor · 3 sites · RVs

Beautiful farm.. mowed pathway to the woods of 90 acres, nice path for your dog walks or yourselves. Easy access from paved road to your campsite. Water and electric sites.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Yuliya

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

The camping site was wonderful, and the host was great! We loved the horses around, and little barn kittens to play with. The location was perfect. We brought our boats and were able to cruise around Chrystal Lake, and Lake Michigan. The weather was absolutely beautiful!

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dylan

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at The Still Point Farm

This has become my family’s new favorite place to visit of all time. The host is incredible! Not just makes it cozy, but absolutely makes you feel at home. The farm is meticulously maintained, couldnt even find cobwebs in the barn. Horses are super sweet and come ip for lovins. Property is also kept very nicely. No mosquitos at all at the campsite. Host even had a fire set up perfectly in the fire pit when we arrived. Which was incredible because we arrived at midnight and it was cold. Cant thank the host enough, truly made our big trip up north one for the books! We rode our fourwheelers everywhere, made a bunch of campfires with the endless free dead wood throughout the woods. Laid out watching the sky change color a bit and staring at the stars every night in our hammocks. Took my truck through all the trails nearby and almost sunk it in a mudpit that was maybe a half mile off the property line. Best part truly was the host making it so welcoming. After staying at her farm for a couple days we opted in for 2 more nights with zero regrets. After being here for the better of a week we now know we want to move to this area and build a similar homestead. Very much so recommend this spot! We will be back as much as we can afford to be!

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Kurt

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Timberline Campground

Everyone was very pleasant. We had a good evening.

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Anna

August 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Timberline Campground

Very nice, clean, quiet campground! The hosts were lovely and the amenities and hookups were excellent.

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Mike

August 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

Easy access to all the great bicycling resources in the area.

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ulana

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

We had a great time on Monique land. Nice spot, peaceful easy to find and not fur away from Crystal lake. Thank you

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Marsha

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

We loved the full hook up, the field of flowers, quiet and gracious eggs! It was a wonderful experience and quite the surprise!!

Chris

July 2025

34 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Michael O.’s Land

Well maintained yard with a wide view of farmland. It features a mowed lane that leads to some woods that works great for a dog walk. The Interlochen State Park is just 15 mins. away. The location offers a good view of the night sky with no yard lights nearby.

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Aurora

July 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

Leslie was a lovely host and the land was a perfect spot to look at the stars and get out of the city, not too far from downtown and the beach. It was perfect.

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Dave

July 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

An absolutely lovely place! Warm and kind hosts made us feel welcome, and the place itself was very easy to set up in, with well maintained full hook ups. The location was great for our needs, very quiet and relaxing and surprisingly enough, the cell reception was very good too. If we ever come back this way we will make sure to stop here again.

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Daniel

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

6 nights at Timberline Campground

Beautiful and perfect campground. Wooded site with full hookup and very nice seasonal campers and staff.

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John

July 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

With pets

2 nights at Michael O.’s Land

Charming folks with a very nice and quiet location. Michael and Gay were very hospitable and I enjoyed my steak overlooking the field with the honey bees nearby. Awesome place. Thanks for having me.

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Beth

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Deer Run Retreat

Thank you Leslie! What a lovely welcome from your parents and you! What a perfect spot (with full hook up)😊 to navigate from. We had family in town, so were away to the 4th of July fireworks, parade and then lake Michigan swim and beach time. Quiet and serene location!

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Kim

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

We loved camping with my sister and bro/in-law. We each had our own camper and site. Full hook up was great! Very peaceful and pretty. Great bird watching. Saw deer. Owners were very helpful and available if needed. Lots to do in the area. Would love to come back sometime. ❤️

Mary

June 2025

30 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Deer Run Retreat

We had a lovely time! The hosts were so welcoming. They shared their fresh eggs with us and made us feel at home.

Martin

June 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Deer Run Retreat

We had a great stay. We appreciated the friendly owners who met us on arrival and communicated very well throughout. The location was a nice level pad with water and electric - so easy. This is a beautiful part of the state with much to see very close. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

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Mike

June 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Still Point Farm

Stayed in small travel trailer at RV1 site. Easy to park on level ground. Good water and 30amp. Very pleasant surroundings and lots of beautiful horses. We’ll be back!